# Subtle Karate Fashion Mirte Maas Channels Her Inner Martial Artist in Self Magazine's Latest Issue By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirte-maas References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/mirte-mass-karate-cool-self-magazine/) & [self](http://www.self.com/) The art of karate is given a stylish twist thanks to Dutch model Mirte Maas and stylist Lindsey Frugier. The latter created subtle looks inspired by the discipline in order to introduce a different spin on Asian-inspired looks. Although [incredibly feminine in dresses and skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren), Mirte Maas also has a powerful energy to her that is channeled via the belts and other [karate-inspired accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-preto-x-dickies-japan). Appearing in the June 2015 issue of Self Magazine, Mirte Maas was shot by photographer Jason Kim. She was clad in [fluid silhouettes and clean lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) from the likes of Marni, Donna Karan and Isabel Marant. The contemporary black, white and red outfits are complemented with a wind-blown ponytail and smokey eyes by hair stylist Kayla Michele and makeup artist Georgi Sandev. Together, she is effortlessly chic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Martial Arts-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to create more designs inspired by martial arts. - **Feminine Martial Arts Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to create feminine looks that are inspired by martial arts. - **Fashion-inspired Martial Arts Training:** There is an opportunity for martial arts studios to incorporate fashion-inspired training sessions for their clients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can create new designs inspired by martial arts for their collections. - **Martial Arts:** Martial arts studios can incorporate more fashion-inspired training sessions for their clients. - **Beauty:** There is an opportunity for beauty experts to create makeup and hairstyles inspired by martial arts that can be incorporated into the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Martial Arts Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-f50-selene.md) - [Minimalist Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50-silver-metallic.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Collaborative Sleek Sneaker Model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-shoes.md) - [Martial Art Fused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-preto-x-dickies-japan.md) - [Fitness Expert Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-mason-for-kinesis.md) - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md)