# Futuristic-Chic Shoots The Eighth Day Shoot by Haren Mehta is White Hot By Andrew Loh | Published 2011-11-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-chic-shoots References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/gallery/The-Eighth-Day/1976043) & [jjliongson.4ormat](http://jjliongson.4ormat.com/) Shot against a clean, [minimalist backdrop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit) resembling the interior of a spacecraft or a laboratory, coupled with bright lights and some smoke effects, the Eighth Day pictorials by photographer Haren Mehta seems to revolve around the theme "[futuristic chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nezo)." Styled by Californian stylist JJ Liongson from San Francisco, the Eighth Day shoot by Haren Mehta sees a pair of male and female models looking a lot like space travelers, as they rock shades of white and grey, including yukata-inspired vests, long textured robes, smart blazers, fashion scarves, knits, warm sweaters, straight cut trousers and petite dresses, with uber-cool goggles as well as [metallic and transparent accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) of chains and bracelets to complete their look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing futuristic clothing that combines minimalism with technological advancements. - **Futuristic Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative accessories that embrace metallic and transparent materials, merging fashion with technology. - **Space-inspired Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating avant-garde designs inspired by space exploration, merging science fiction with fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating futuristic and minimalist elements into clothing design and production processes. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional accessory designs by infusing them with futuristic and technologically advanced materials. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unique photographic techniques and concepts that embrace futuristic themes and settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md)