# American Superhero-Inspired Editorials The Pre-Fall Maison Kitsuné Collection Has a Vintage Look By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-kitsun References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/1/maison-kitsune-2017-pre-fall-collection) & [shop.kitsune.fr](https://shop.kitsune.fr/) [Maison Kitsuné](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-and-maison-kitsun), a French fashion brand that was first conceived back in 2002, recently released an editorial that promotes the many different styles that are available as a part of its pre-Fall 2017 collection. It's reported that many of the pieces were inspired by [American superheroes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps), however the way in which this is executed is rather abstract -- with accents like New York's iconic skyline said to channel them. All of the garments from the Maison Kitsuné collection are modeled on a single female muse, who poses in front of vintage-style pop art backgrounds. This gives the images a unique appearance that helps the apparel to standout, while also helping to maintain a [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit). Ensembles are diverse, as frilly dresses and shirts, masculine polka-dot suits and simplistic athletic wear are all included -- making for an expansive collection that has broad appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Superhero-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate abstract interpretations of pop culture references into their designs. - **Minimalist Fashion Photography:** The potential for brands to create unique and visually appealing marketing materials by using vintage-style pop art backgrounds in their photo shoots. - **Gender-neutral Fashion:** The expansion of fashion collections to include a diverse array of styles, including both frilly dresses and masculine suits, to appeal to a wider range of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Incorporating abstract interpretations of pop culture references into designs, creating unique marketing materials through photo shoots, and expanding collections to include diverse styles could all disrupt the fashion industry. - **Entertainment:** The success of superhero-inspired fashion collections highlights the potential for entertainment companies to collaborate with fashion brands to create co-branded collections based on popular franchises. - **Advertising:** The use of vintage-style pop art backgrounds in fashion photography presents unique opportunities for advertising agencies to create visually appealing and memorable campaigns for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-kith.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Retro Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md)