# Combative Menswear Captures The Legendary DSECTION Editorial Showcases Fighter-themed Fashions By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-01-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legendary References: [thebrunettesfashion.blogspot](http://thebrunettesfashion.blogspot.ca/2013/12/Combat-Couture-Editorials-DSECTION-Legendary.html) & [thefashionisto](http://www.thefashionisto.com/dae-na-ysham-toof-fighting-spirit-dsection/) Ysham Jackson and Dae Na star in the 'Legendary' editorial by photographer Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca. The edgy models sports a wardrobe of comfy bottoms, structured tops and Oriental-inspired outerwear pieces in this combative image series. Gracing the latest instalment of DSECTION magazine, this [martial-arts inspired editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-preto-x-dickies-japan) features fashion-forward pieces from [Calvin Klein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-hair-body-perfume-mists) Collection that are showcased with the models' dynamic poses. Channeling trained warriors, Ysham and Dae pull off a wide range of bold stances in a black-and-white image series that defies convention. The "Legendary" fashion story for DSECTION is a contemporary take on a traditional fighter’s uniform. The visually striking editorial shows off an [athletic and masculine wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) that is infused with Oriental undertones and design details. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Athletic Menswear:** Opportunity for designers to create fashion-forward pieces with athletic and masculine aesthetics. - **Oriental-inspired Fashion:** Exploration of Oriental undertones and design details in menswear for a unique and visually striking aesthetic. - **Combative Image Series:** Use of martial-arts inspired themes and dynamic poses to create captivating and unconventional fashion editorials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Designers can incorporate athletic and masculine elements into their menswear collections, offering a new and trendy market proposition. - **Fashion Photography:** Photographers can experiment with unconventional themes and dynamic poses to create visually striking image series for fashion editorials. - **Menswear Retail:** Retailers can tap into the Oriental-inspired fashion trend and offer unique, bold pieces that cater to fashion-forward male consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [Artisinal Athletic Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-x-reigning-champ.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)