# Architectural Fashion Editorials Human Building Blocks in Dazed & Confused By Ayman | Published 2008-11-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-building-blocks-dazed-confused References: [fashiontography.blogspot](http://fashiontography.blogspot.com/2008/11/dazed-confused-human-building-blocks.html) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/Fashion/article/1166/1/Human_Building_Blocks) [Fashion meets architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-order) in Dazed & Confused’s “Human Building Blocks” fashion editorial in the October 2008 issue of the magazine. Photographer Ben Toms uses the graphic forms of the new season’s [menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-menswear-show), with the help of stylist Robbie Spencer, as [human building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright) in a nod to the 1920’s Bauhaus performance art (see image #10). After some quick research, I found that the Bauhaus performance art explored relationships between space, sound and light. I think the editorial captured that essence with great photography and excellent art direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashion Meets Architecture:** There is an opportunity to explore more collaborations between fashion and architecture, creating new and unique designs. - **Graphic Forms in Photography:** There is an opportunity to incorporate graphic shapes and forms in photography in a way that is both visually striking and aesthetically pleasing. - **Performance Art Revival:** There is an opportunity to revisit and revive performance art concepts from the past and incorporate them into modern fashion editorials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can collaborate with architects to create innovative designs that incorporate architectural elements. - **Photography Industry:** Photographers can experiment with incorporating graphic shapes and forms into their work, creating images that stand out. - **Art Industry:** Artists and designers can explore incorporating performance art concepts into their work, creating new and exciting pieces that push boundaries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifestyle Collection Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highsnobiety-x-bauhausarchiv.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaozhuo.md) - [Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-en-rogue.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Fashion House Showroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kot-architects.md) - [Luxe Fashion Brick Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maroquinerie-de-louviers.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md)