# Eclectic Tribal Editorials The i-D Magazine 'BAUHDA' Photoshoot is a Comme des Garcon Special By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-magazine-bauhda References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/namsa-leuba-bauhda) & [namsaleuba](http://www.namsaleuba.com) The i-D Magazine 'BAUHDA' editorial employs the vast skill and vision of award-winning photographer Namsa Leuba. As tribal as her previous work including the photoshoots [African Queens](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-queens-spread-by-namsa-leuba) and [Cocktail](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wad-magazine-cocktail) for The Cut Blog and Wad Magazine respectively, it is full of vibrant colors, rich outfits and exotic details. It's Nice That reflects, "she has the ability to create tropical portals into strange visions of contemporary ancient history." Revolving entirely around the latest Comme des Garcon collection, the i-D Magazine 'BAUHDA' editorial is inspired by the brand's own [avant-garde and unconventional designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens). Namsa also explains, "It’s a series that came from [African inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity), from the [Bauhaus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) and Dada shapes and geometrical structures." Readers will be instantly drawn to the theme. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tribal-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and ethically sourced clothing collections inspired by tribal aesthetics. - **Avant-garde Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine unconventional designs with technology to create futuristic fashion collections. - **Contemporary Ancient History:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive storytelling experiences that bring ancient cultures to life through modern mediums. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and eco-friendly practices into the fashion industry. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D printing and AI technology to push the boundaries of avant-garde design. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create virtual reality experiences that immerse users in historical narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Lifestyle Collection Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highsnobiety-x-bauhausarchiv.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [GenAI Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desigual-x-neural-fashion.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity.md)