# Invigorating Desert Editorials Sand Dunes by Akiss Brings Life to Parched Landscapes By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-dunes-by-akiss-paraskevopoulos References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Sand-Dunes-born-of-the-storm-7164.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.237612166252774.79684.190274130986578) Despite the sepia tone, the unrelenting sun and the undoubtedly dry terrain, Sand Dunes by Akiss Paraskevopoulos is so full of life. The dynamic editorial features a pair of models with extraordinarily different looks, provoking nature to match the energy that they possess. Adhiel Tulba is captured in very [dark feminine attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren), creating contrast with the halow of light that escapes from the clouds and surrounds her form. Rhianna Porter wears [delicate light dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ausarta) that blow in the merciless breeze, whipping her mousy brown locks across her face. The two women pose amidst the [sandy topography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sahara-wall-panel), churning it about and interrupting the organic waves of the desert floor. Sand Dunes by Akiss Paraskevopoulos infuses what could be fairly dull spreads with undeniable life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 77% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dynamic Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive and immersive editorial experiences that bring static images to life. - **Contrasting Looks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashion lines that blend contrasting styles and aesthetics to appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Nature-inspired Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design outdoor products that harness natural elements and energies to enhance the user's experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into clothing and accessories to create interactive and customizable fashion. - **Media and Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) platforms for immersive and engaging editorial content. - **Outdoor Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Engineer solar-powered and wind-powered outdoor equipment to provide sustainable solutions for adventurers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Atmospheric Desert Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byredo-desert-dawn.md) - [Demure Desert Landscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-collection-by-monica-armani.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Desert-Inspired Boutique Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omani-desert-popup.md) - [Desert Dune-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nando-studio.md) - [Sand Dune-Inspired Sculptural Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-light.md) - [Sun-Soaked Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection.md)