# Structured Sci-Fi Styles The 'Hero Worship' Surface Magazine Editorial is Futuristic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-worship-surface References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/wilhelmina-models/adrian-cardoso-surface/) & [blog.sight-management](http://blog.sight-management.com/adrian-cardoso-in-surface-magazine/) The ‘Hero Worship’ Surface magazine editorial shines a spotlight on futuristic fashions. Showcasing a mix of [structured suits and sleek separates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25), this bold fashion story takes inspiration from sci-fi styles. Featured in the publication’s #92 issue, this striking portrait series highlights clean lines and presents viewers with a minimalist aesthetic. Effortlessly elegant and artfully depicted, model Adrian Cardoso stars in an edgy editorial spread captured by the lens of fashion photographer Yoshiaki Sekine. Captured against a neutral in-studio backdrop, the model sports varying textures, [sharp silhouettes and sleek shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). From impeccable tailoring to perfectly layered pairings, these bold ensembles present a fearless vision of fashion’s bright future. The Hero Worship Surface magazine editorial dares to challenge traditional style ideals, daring to be different with [ensemble-accompanying accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) that gain attention for all the right reasons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Structured Sci-fi Styles:** The combination of structured fashion and futuristic designs is a growing trend in the fashion industry. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Minimalism continues to be a trend in the fashion industry, popularized through the use of clean lines and neutral backdrops. - **Challenging Traditional Style Ideals:** Fashion editorials are exploring new and daring styles, promoting the idea of differentiation through the use of bold colors and statement accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to experiment with a futuristic look through the combination of structure and clean lines. - **Photography:** Photographers have the opportunity to explore a minimalist aesthetic in fashion editorials, experimenting with neutral backdrops and sharp silhouettes. - **Accessories:** Designers have the opportunity to showcase unique, statement accessories in fashion editorials to help challenge traditional style ideals and set new trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md)