# Conceptual Moon Phase Menswear The Rafael Kouto Fall/Winter 2014 Lookbook is Lunar-Themed By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rafael-kouto References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/rafael-kouto-fallwinter-2014-lookbook/#.U33yb5RdX9U) & [rafaelkouto](http://rafaelkouto.com/) Entitled ”Drag me to the after hour on the dark side of the moon 14/1", the Rafael Kouto Fall/Winter 2014 collection is lunar-themed. Inspired by the evolution of moon phases, the [conceptual menswear line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) highlights [moon-patterned textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phase-lamp), sculptural silhouettes and [avant-gared headwear accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) that are often shaped to resemble the moon at its various stages. In creating this collection, Rafael Kouto experimented with the "diffraction of light, from the deepest black to a blinding white". The talented designer's end result is a line of conceptual garments that double as pieces of wearable art. This imaginative collection is featured in a lookbook by Adventice Editions art directors who worked alongside Bonaventure and Niederhauser for the catalogs concept and realization. The monochromatic image series features model Claude Baltensperger who takes on the changing spirit of the moon itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 64% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lunar-themed Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate moon-inspired designs and textiles into their collections. - **Sculptural Silhouettes:** Potential for designers to explore avant-garde and unconventional shapes in their garments. - **Wearable Art:** Emerging market for fashion pieces that blur the line between clothing and artistic expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the demand for unique and conceptual designs inspired by lunar themes. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate and create wearable art pieces for exhibition and sale. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore creative concepts and styles to capture the essence of conceptual fashion collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Redefined Fall Everyday Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observe.md)