# Surreal Futuristic Armor The Interview Magazine ‘Back to the Future’ Editorial By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-09-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interview-magazine-back-to-the-future-editorial References: [fashioncow](http://fashioncow.com/2012/08/fashion-goes-back-to-the-future-in-interview-magazine-by-mert-marcus/) & [interviewmagazine](http://www.interviewmagazine.com/) Poetically monochromatic, the Interview Magazine ‘Back to the Future’ Editorial is a fantastic old meets new motif. With its use of the most [avant-garde pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) from the fall collections this September 2012 editorial showcases theatrical visuals. Models Frida Gustavsson and Nimue Smit don stunning pieces of wearable art as they portray futuristic knight-like muses. The fierceness of their looks was poetically captured by the inimitable lens of photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot. The usage of showstopping key pieces by [Alexander McQueen F/W 2012](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025) make this editorial a truly beautiful interpretation of Sarah Burton's work. The 60s beauty looks contrasted by the [ultra modern monochromatic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) make this fashion story a work of artfully executed art direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Avant-garde Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to push the boundaries of traditional fashion with daring and unconventional designs. - **Futuristic Aesthetics:** Potential for incorporating futuristic elements into various industries, such as architecture and interior design. - **Artistic Interpretations:** New opportunities for capturing fashion and style in visually stunning and imaginative ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Exploring unconventional designs and incorporating avant-garde elements into clothing and accessories. - **Architecture:** Incorporating futuristic aesthetics into building designs and structures. - **Photography:** Experimenting with artistic interpretations in fashion photography, capturing imagination and creativity in visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [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) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md)