# Chair-Posing Shoots Rafael Stahelin Shoots Models Who Get Flexible with Furniture By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brett-lloyd References: [re-belmagazine](http://www.re-belmagazine.com/) In RE-BEL ISSUE 5, Rafael Stahelin captures some acrobatic, black and white snaps of various models posing sprawled out and bent over [different chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair). Shot in a white-walled studio, the high-contrast prints not only highlight some pretty hip monochromatic fashion pieces, but also show off the diverse talents and flexibility of the models depicted in them. A mix of sheer and avant-garde casual wear with modern sportswear can be seen presented in dynamic poses in this series, which plays off the clothing's own [structured tailoring and directional lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair). So if you're looking for pieces that will give you a bit more of an [architectural style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierre-renart), but are unable to do the yoga poses depicted here, this photography from Rafael Stahelin will provide some major style inspiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Acrobatic Fashion:** Opportunity for clothing brands to incorporate dynamic poses and flexibility into their designs. - **Monochromatic Photography:** Potential for photographers to capture high-contrast black and white images that highlight fashion and talent. - **Architectural Style:** Space for designers to create fashion pieces inspired by structured tailoring and directional lines. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore incorporating acrobatic elements and dynamic poses into their designs. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with monochromatic styles to capture fashion and talent. - **Design:** Designers have the opportunity to create architectural-inspired fashion pieces with structured tailoring and directional lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiritual Meditation Chair Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-chairs-for-meditation.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Liberating Sleek Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arba-chair.md) - [Artful Spikey Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-lo.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Balance-Inspired Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seating-collection.md) - [Simplistic Seating Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstool.md) - [Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-reappropriation.md) - [Striped Down Dimensional Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-arad-1.md)