# Conceptual Futurism Editorials D'SCENE's Power Play Fashion Story Features Vanguard Fashions By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-play References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/ben-bowers-horacio-hamlet-dscene/) & [horaciohamlet.tumblr](http://horaciohamlet.tumblr.com) Fashion photographer Horacio Hamlet captures the 'Power Play' image series for the latest issue of D'SCENE Magazine. The editorial sets a futuristic visual tone and features New York Model Management face Ben Bowers. The model newcomer poses in a wardrobe of [conceptual menswear staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25) and sculptural accessory pieces that are a nod to [sci-fi imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects). The model is styled by Anthony Pedraza in the editorial that highlights a range of eye-catching and unique designer pieces. The photoshoot's memorable looks come to us from labels that include Calvin Klein, Long Tran and I Still Love You NYC among others. Art Direction for D'SCENE's 'Power Play' fashion story is courtesy of Anastasia Gazos who brings the shoot's [futuristic and fashion-forward](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) inspiration to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and produce designer pieces that incorporate futuristic elements and sci-fi imagery. - **Conceptual Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and eye-catching designs for menswear staples that push the boundaries of traditional fashion. - **Sculptural Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture accessories that feature sculptural elements, creating visually striking and avant-garde pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace technological advancements to create new and innovative fashion designs that embrace futuristic concepts. - **Model Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement AI and computer vision technologies to streamline the model management process and improve efficiency. - **Art Direction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies to enhance the art direction process and create immersive fashion editorial experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Athlete-Joined High Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afrofuturism-1.md)