# Surreal Sci-Fi Portraits The Master Class Series Features Fashion from the Royal Academy of Arts By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-class References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/master-class-royal-academy-of-arts-2011-fashion/1653120) & [madameperipetie](http://www.madameperipetie.com) I can't say what has captivated my attention more in regards to the Master Class portrait series: the [experimental fashion designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) or the stark photography. Of course, it could simply be the combination of the two that has caught me eye. Photographed by German-based photographer Madame Peripetie, the Master Class portrait series features the [surreal and sci-fi fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) from the [Royal Academy of Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-fashion-week-ss27)' graduating class of 2011. Stunningly original, each outfit looks as if it were made especially for Lady Gaga. More than that, however, the Master Class portrait series is right up Madame Peripetie alley. Known for her strangely imaginative shoots, Madame Peripetie couldn't have been a better choice to photograph the Master Students' final creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Experimental Fashion Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and techniques to create avant-garde fashion designs that push boundaries. - **Stark Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a unique photography style that combines minimalistic aesthetics with bold compositions. - **Surreal and Sci-fi Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse technology and fashion to create futuristic garments that blur the line between reality and imagination. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with emerging designers to create unconventional and boundary-pushing fashion collections. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional techniques and styles to capture visually striking and thought-provoking images. - **Art and Design Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate experiential and interdisciplinary learning methods to encourage students' creativity and exploration of new artistic concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition.md)