# Futuristic Fashiontography Greg Kadel's ‘Scientific Glamour' for Vogue China Aug By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scientific-glamour-vogue-china-august-2009 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/?p=9002) & [vogue.cn](http://www.vogue.com.cn/) Shot by photographer Greg Kadel, ‘Scientific Glamour’ adds a bit of futuristic architectural fashiontography to the pages of [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore) China’s August 2009 issue. With sharp minidresses, puffed-up shoulders and an angular setting, this editorial is a fashion-forward fantasy. We’ve seen a number of futuristic editorials and fashion shoots that feature heavy architectural influences. Check out some of my favorites below. **Implications** - The recession gave consumers reason to take a harsh look at their future; accordingly, doomsday prophecies and apocalyptic inspiration appeared in nearly every facet of mainstream culture. Fashion designers used this tension as a springboard to release [avant-garde collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) and magazine editorials that envision the future in a new, uplifting way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Fashion:** The combination of fashion and architectural influences, exploring a bold, futuristic aesthetic. - **Architectural Fashion Photography:** Fashion photography that utilizes architecture as a primary element, creating angular and geometric visual styles. - **Uplifting Future Visions:** Fashion designers utilizing futuristic elements to create positive and optimistic imaginings of the future. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** By combining architectural elements with fashion photography, a new visual style can be established. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore the use of geometric elements in their collections, combining futuristic themes with current trends. - **Advertising:** Futuristic fashion and architectural themes can be utilized in advertising campaigns to create striking and memorable visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Next-Gen Graphic Attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity-trends-graphic-clothing.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md)