# Battle-Ready Editorials Cover Denmark's September 2012 'Peaceful Warrior' Photoshoot is Aggressive By Jordy E | Published 2012-09-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cover-denmark-september-2012 References: [mode.newslicious.net](http://mode.newslicious.net/2012/09/peaceful-warrior-alla-kostromichova-by.html) & [cover.dk](http://www.cover.dk/) Cover Denmark's September 2012 'Peaceful Warrior' editorial exhibits a multitude of [strict battle-ready looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk). Model Alla Kostromichova sports dark, destructed apparel from head to toe, the bulk of which holds tribal and cultural undertones. Stylist Sassie Baré's choice of a brave warrior concept resonates with the fashion worlds love of embellished outfits and [heavy leather pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). The commanding styles are often timeless given the [all black or neutral color schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25), leading them to reappear over and over on international runways. Peaceful Warrior's captivating images are the product of photographer Henrik Bulow's direction and vision. His sultry black, white and blue finishes tone down the combative notes, making Baré's selections all the more approachable for readers of Cover Denmark's September 2012 issue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark and Destructed Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create edgy and rebellious collections with a focus on dark and destructed apparel. - **Embellished Outfits:** Opportunity for designers to explore the trend of embellished outfits, adding a touch of opulence and luxury to their collections. - **Brave Warrior Concept:** Opportunity for stylists and fashion houses to create bold and commanding looks inspired by the brave warrior concept. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate dark and destructed apparel into their collections, catering to customers who seek edgy and rebellious styles. - **Design:** Designers can experiment with embellished outfits, offering customers a unique and opulent fashion experience. - **Styling:** Stylists and fashion houses can embrace the brave warrior concept, creating powerful and commanding looks for editorial shoots and runway shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md)