# Striking Samurai Photoshoots The Honor Interview Magazine Editorial Marries Femininity and Power By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-10-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-interview-magazine References: [imageamplified](http://www.imageamplified.com/2012/10/interview-magazine-meghan-collison-in-honor-by-fabien-baron-karl-templer-november-2012-wwwimageamplifiedcom-image-ampl.html) & [interviewmagazine](http://www.interviewmagazine.com/) The Honor Interview Magazine editorial captures a [contemporary samurai aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tambour-bushido-automata) that is both artful and stunningly stylish. The striking portrait series stars top model Meghan Collison who is captured by photographer Fabien Baron's lens. Meghan is a vision in [structured coats and other sculptural pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) resembling those worn by traditional Japanese fighters. Outfitted by stylist Karl Templer, the model goes fully into character, showing off dynamic and graceful poses that offset her culturally inspired wardrobe. Sporting a high up-do and an exaggerated brow, Meghan is stoic and statuesque. The model wears flowered kimonos, belted robes and other showstopping pieces that highlight exaggerated collars and sharply pointed sleeves. In the [perfect marriage of power and femininity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), the model is accessorized with ornate headwear pieces, wedged boots and ninja-inspired masks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Samurai Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a clothing line that combines traditional Japanese fighters' style with modern fashion for a unique and edgy look. - **Dynamic and Graceful Poses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a new photography style that combines elegance and movement to capture captivating portraits in the fashion industry. - **Power and Femininity Fusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing accessories that merge strength and beauty to provide individuals with bold and empowering fashion choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique cultural influences and visual storytelling techniques to push the boundaries of conventional fashion photography. - **Apparel and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a fashion line that celebrates cultural traditions while incorporating contemporary design elements for a truly distinctive and marketable product. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing avant-garde accessories that blend heritage inspirations with modern aesthetics, offering consumers a fresh and standout style choice. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md) - [Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-x-wnba-campaign.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Samurai-Inspired Intricate Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tambour-bushido-automata.md)