# Androgynous Nomad Couture These Masha Efremenko Looks are Bizarre and Avant-Garde By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-06-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masha-efremenko References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/gallery/Dranoid/3557697) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/mashaefremenko) Masha Efremenko is a costume and textile designer based in Moscow with a penchant for [avant-garde design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens), judging by her recent work. The series, titled 'Dranoid,' incorporates pastoral aesthetics with [gender-bending elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) for a striking effect. Although in many shots it is easy to tell which model is a man and which is a woman, Elfremenko blends [feminine and masculine aspects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) to the extent that it is difficult to tell the gender of the model in many others. These outfits emphasize feminine features from the waist down; from the waist up, the clothing tends to obscure the gender of the model. Masha Efremenko's designs are also reminiscent of the garb of various nomadic groups; this is seen in the draping shawls and wooly texture of the pieces. Though these looks probably won't be popping up in retail outlets anytime soon, they are nonetheless quite creative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Androgynous Fashion:** Creating fashion that blurs the line between masculine and feminine aesthetics to produce gender-neutral designs. - **Nomadic Couture:** Designing clothes and accessories inspired by the fashion of various nomadic groups, incorporating pastoral aesthetics and wooly textures. - **Avant-garde Costume Design:** Pushing the boundaries of what is considered traditional design by implementing creative and unusual elements and materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity to explore the development of gender-neutral fashion and design clothes and accessories inspired by nomadic fashion. - **Performance Arts:** Opportunity to design unique and striking costumes for theatrical productions or performances. - **Film and Television:** Opportunity to design avant-garde costumes and clothing for period pieces or futuristic shows and movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provocative Pre-Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-2-camp.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md)