# War Paint Photography 'Global Tribes' Features Feathers, Headdresses & Fur By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-tribes-soon-tong References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Global-Tribes/185207) & [calibrepics](http://www.calibrepics.com/) We've seen a renewed interest in [tribal themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ay-lelum-the-good-house-of-design) for photography recently, and Soon Tong's 'Global Tribes' is no exception. Model Susannah K rocks [fur, feathers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers), an eccentric headdress, and a whole lot of [war paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) for this shoot. If you're as hooked on this haute tribaltography as I am, you'll definitely want to check out more in the related articles below. Photographed by Soon Tong with the fashion direction of Ashburn Eng, Susannah K looks stunning in these images. The rest of the crew responsible for creating the awesome look include Vivian Tay, Cindy Low, Joyce Wong and Amelyn Ong. **Implications** - Even in modern day society, the fierce fashion styles of the past can reemerge as exciting and eccentric pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tribal-themed Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of traditional tribal elements in modern fashion photography to create unique and captivating visuals. - **Haute Tribaltography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge haute couture fashion with tribal aesthetics to create a bold and culturally inspired style. - **War Paint Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate the concept of war paint into contemporary fashion designs to create edgy and impactful looks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with tribal themes and unconventional styling techniques in fashion photography to attract attention and differentiate from traditional shoots. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse tribal elements and war paint concepts with innovative fabrications and silhouettes to create avant-garde fashion collections. - **Makeup Artistry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and products that allow for the creation of intricate and impactful war paint-inspired makeup looks that resonate with modern consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indigenous-Designed Haircare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanah-jewell.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Natural Actives Luxury Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-tribe-cosmetics.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Cultural Storytelling Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ay-lelum-the-good-house-of-design.md)