# Retro Space Station Editorials The La Forma Dello Spazio GQ Italia Fashion Story is Sci-Fi Chic By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-02-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-forma-dello-spazio-gq-italia References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/la-forma-dello-spazio/) & [gqitalia.it](http://www.gqitalia.it/) Mikkel Jensen stars in the ‘La Forma Dello Spazio’ GQ Italia editorial. The model is captured by photographer Adriano Russo’s lens while posing in an illuminated retro space station backdrop. Mikkel is outfitted by wardrobe stylist Elisa Anastasino who dresses him in a number of [astronaut-inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-aerogel-jacket) staples that include [utilitarian jumpsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection), tailored trench coats and winter-ready outerwear looks. The model sports designer pieces from the likes of Hugo Boss, Burberry Prorsum and CK Cavin Klein among others. Gracing the European publication’s February 2013 issue, the ‘La Forma Dello Spazio’ GQ Italia fashion story embraces athletic silhouettes and utilitarian design details. This sporty photo series highlights the season’s hottest color hues and references a 60s vision of [retro futurism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Futurism:** Fashion and design embracing retro space-inspired looks and futuristic silhouettes for a fresh take on nostalgia. - **Athletic Utilitarianism:** Fashion focusing on utilitarian, athletic-inspired designs for a practical yet stylish aesthetic. - **Winter Outerwear:** Designers featuring winter-ready outerwear in their collections, highlighting functionality and style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion designers to incorporate retro space-inspired looks and athletic utilitarianism into their collections. - **Photography:** Potential for photographers to create unique, retro-futuristic photo shoots that play with lighting, color, and imaginative backgrounds. - **Outerwear:** Opportunities for outerwear brands to focus on both functionality and style, incorporating new design elements and materials for winter-ready pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion House-Designed Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Fashion House-Designed Lunar Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility-unit.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md)