# Conceptual Astronaut Editorials GQ Style China's To Mars Story Boasts Futuristic Menswear Fashions By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-menswear-fashion References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/mars/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/?s=GQ%20Style%20China) Futuristic menswear fashions and sci-fi images are combined in GQ Style China's 'To Mars' editorial. The cinematic story is captured by Yuan Gui Mei's lens and features bold styling by Shijie Deng. 'To Mars' graces GQ Style China's Fall/Winter 2014 issue and features [futuristic menswear fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time) that are astronaut inspired. Referencing [retro futurism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection), this editorial highlights a range of designer pieces that defy convention while making a dramatic statement. Standouts from this list include its photo-printed separates and streamlined leather jackets that are paired with authentic looking [astronaut helmet accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility). This somewhat apocalyptic editorial paints a bold vision of the future that awaits us and features designer fashions from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Xander Zhou and J.W. Anderson among other names. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 65% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Menswear:** Opportunity to explore the use of high-tech fabrics and 3D printing for more avant-garde designs in the fashion industry - **Astronaut-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to create new lifestyle products, such as accessories or home decor, inspired by space exploration theme - **Retro-futurism:** Opportunity for cross-industry collaborations, such as fashion and automotive, to create retro-futuristic designs that appeal to nostalgia and innovation ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Innovation opportunities in futuristic menswear, sustainable fabrics and unique accessories inspired by space exploration theme. - **Lifestyle:** Potential for creating new lifestyle products, such as home decor, gadgets, and accessories, inspired by the astronaut and retro-futuristic themes. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for collaboration between fashion and automobile industries to create retro-futuristic designs for cars inspired by the space exploration theme. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Grunge Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-to-mars.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Fashion House-Designed Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility.md) - [Fashion House-Designed Lunar Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility-unit.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md)