# Contemporary Samurai Fashion The SnC Magazine 'Asia' Editorial Stars an Exotic Sasha Luss By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snc-magazine-asia References: [visuellemagazine.blogspot](http://visuellemagazine.blogspot.ca/2012/11/sasha-luss-models-eastern-style-for.html) The SnC Magazine 'Asia' editorial is a vibrant studio shoot focusing on [traditional Eastern fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models) with a contemporary twist. Whether it is a play on traditional samurai garb or the outfits incorporate ancient artistry and more, the fashion showcased throughout the photoshoot is stunning to look at. It will also provide a lot of inspiration for the [winter season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign). Lensed by photographer Nikolay Buryokov, the SnC Magazine 'Asia' editorial is set to appear in the winter 2012 issue of the magazine. It stars model Sasha Luss. The dark-haired beauty was styled by Baryshka Mikael, who pulled pieces from the racks of such labels as [Marc Jacobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam), Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang and DKNY. The stick straight coif and flawless face are courtesy of beauty artist Savva Saveliev. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Eastern Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include merging traditional Eastern fashion with contemporary Western elements. - **Samurai-inspired Garments:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation arise from incorporating modern materials and technology into traditional samurai garb. - **Ancient Artistry in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved by fusing ancient artistic techniques with modern fashion design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can explore innovative ways to blend traditional and contemporary elements in their designs. - **Textile and Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunities involve researching and developing new materials that can enhance the aesthetic and functionality of traditional samurai garments. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry can capitalize on the trend by creating makeup and hairstyling techniques that complement and accentuate the fusion of traditional and contemporary Eastern fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md)