# Otherworldly Fashiontography Haruki Horikawa Blends Futuristic Fashions with Creative Angles By Wesley Grant | Published 2011-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haruki-horikawa-where-the-garment-gapes References: [harukihorikawa.daportfolio](http://harukihorikawa.daportfolio.com/gallery/374811) & [harukihorikawa.daportfolio](http://harukihorikawa.daportfolio.com/) The Haruki Horikawa ‘Where the Garment Gapes’ photo series features an eerie model in [futuristic fashion pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects). Combining gigantic red floral pants and dresses, [spiked couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time), super high shoes and [eerie face masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) with a photography style that makes the fashion look mystical and otherworldly, this Horikawa photoshoot is definitely incredible. He captures the featured model in various scenes with creative camera angles, creating an illusory effect with shadows and lighting. Haruki Horikawa is a freelance Japanese fashion photographer currently based in London town UK, and his remarkable style, passion and love for fashion surely exudes brilliantly in this photoshoot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Futuristic Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create avant-garde clothing that merges technology and innovative materials. - **Creative Photography:** Potential for photographers to experiment with unique angles and lighting techniques to capture fashion in a captivating and otherworldly way. - **Illusory Effects:** Chance for artists to play with shadows, lighting, and visual effects to create surreal and captivating visuals. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in designing futuristic clothing that pushes the boundaries of conventional fashion. - **Photography:** Innovation potential in using creative camera techniques to capture fashion in a way that creates fantasy and intrigue. - **Art and Visual Effects:** Opportunity for artists and visual effects professionals to create illusions and manipulate visuals in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)