# Edgy Factory Editorials The Numero China #32 September is Beautifully Blue Collar By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-09-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numero-china-32-september References: [visualoptimism.blogspot](http://visualoptimism.blogspot.ca/2013/09/wang-xiao-by-li-qi-for-numero-china-32.html) & [forums.thefashionspot](http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f78/numero-china-32-september-2013-tao-okamoto-daniel-sannwald-239865.html) The Numero China #32 September editorial took inspiration from the [working woman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie) and created a gorgeous spread that showcased the edgy side of factories. This shoot takes places in an industrial factory that appears as though it makes marble. The model that is the focus of this shoot has a black, mod haircut and is decked out in various types of [hardcore fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). She's wearing a mix of prints, platform shoes and ripped up tights. The comparison between the [punk rock styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) and the plant-style background is a perfect pairing for the spread. The Numero China #32 September editorial showcased that it is possible to be fabulous even when working, and also that being a badass woman can be achieved at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion-industrial Fusion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating fashion-forward designs that incorporate and elevate industrial aesthetics. - **Workwear Glam:** Disruptive innovation opportunity exists in developing stylish and edgy clothing options for working women that merge professional attire with trendy elements. - **Punk-inspired Fashion:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating punk-inspired fashion pieces that combine edginess with elements of sophistication. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the trend of fashion-industrial fusion by offering clothing lines that combine industrial aesthetics with high fashion. - **Workwear Manufacturing:** Workwear manufacturers can explore the opportunity of creating stylish and trendy workwear options for women, blending functionality with fashion-forward designs. - **Alternative Fashion:** Alternative fashion brands can seize the opportunity to create unique and punk-inspired clothing pieces that cater to the style preferences of edgy individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-dirty-jobs.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Traditional Store Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-min.md)