# Galactic Body Armor Protective Fashion Garb in Highlights Magazine's 'Armour Karma' By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-01-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-protective-couture-editorials-highlights-magazines-armour-karma References: [fabsugar](http://www.fabsugar.com/2693209) & [community.livejournal](http://community.livejournal.com/foto_decadent/1911968.html) In the bellicose times we live in, it seems only appropriate that we should dress in [protective but absolutely chic body armor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket). But if the armor doesn’t work for you, there are also [quilted and over-sized, cocoon-like armor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection) and fabulous hoods. Highlights Magazine seems to be in total agreement with that view and in light of that, this avant garde collection of [battle-ready attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk) was showcased in the glossy’s Fall 2008 editorial titled *Armour Karma.* The Armor wear is sufficiently stylish, fashionable and protective, but I find the accessories lame and useless. In my opinion, what is sorely missing here are some exquisite swords and shields to complement the Armour outfits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Protective Fashion:** There is an opportunity to explore further development in fashionable armor and accessories for personal protection in the fashion industry. - **Avant Garde Attire:** The trend of combining fashion with functionality could prove disruptive by developing avant-garde clothing for the military industry. - **Personal Shielding:** An opportunity exists to innovate and greatly improve protective gear for military and law enforcement agencies in the security and defense industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The Fashion industry could capitalize on creating fashionable body armor and protective accessories. - **Military:** The Military industry could improve protective gear and combat uniforms by incorporating fashion elements and creating lightweight yet more durable armor. - **Security and Defense:** Opportunities exist in developing highly-effective armor for military and law enforcement personnel to protect them in the line of duty in the security and defense industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md) - [Protective Silver-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md) - [Load-Relieving Armored Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-exoskeleton.md) - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohmni.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md)