# Origami Backdrop Editorials The Japan Portrait Series by Ania Powalowska Captures Bold Fashions By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-07-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-portrait-series References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2012/07/japan-ania-powalowska.html) The 'Japan' portrait series by photographer Ania Powalowska stars Hook Models' fresh face, Justyna. Working alongside hair, makeup artist and stylist Anna Borek, Ania Powalowska creates a memorable fashion story highlighting [Japanese fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jins-x-takagi-takuya) and industrial design. Justyna is a vision in edgy wardrobe selects showcasing a fashion project completed by Polish Japanese Institute of Information Technology students. The blonde beauty poses amidst a [geometric backdrop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bao-bao-issey-miyake-1) of [origami-inspired lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series) and forms resembling three-dimensional polygon shapes. From boldly lit lamps to expressive garments, the Japan portrait series by photographer Ania Powalowska shines a spotlight on the design world's newest talents. This editorial fuses fashion with architecture and design, making for a photo shoot that is both vibrant, engaging and visually striking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Origami-inspired Fashion:** The use of origami-inspired designs in fashion creates unique and visually striking looks, offering opportunities for designers to push the boundaries of traditional garment construction. - **Fashion and Architectural Design Fusion:** The fusion of fashion and architectural design in editorials and photo shoots creates visually engaging and innovative storytelling, opening doors for collaboration and experimentation between the two industries. - **Geometric Lighting in Photography:** The use of geometric lighting and forms in photography adds a dynamic and visually captivating element to editorial shoots, providing opportunities for photographers to create bold and memorable visuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of origami-inspired designs to create unique and innovative garments. - **Architecture/interior Design:** Architects and interior designers can collaborate with fashion professionals to fuse fashion and architectural design, creating visually striking and conceptually rich spaces. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the use of geometric lighting and forms in their work, creating visually captivating and memorable images that push the boundaries of traditional photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origata-collection.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haori-light.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light.md)