# Architectural Origami Menswear J Ryan Karsten Appears in 'Exposure' for Surface Asia #7 By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-asia-7 References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2012/01/exposure-luki-surface.html) & [lukimages](http://www.lukimages.com) An explosion of sharp architectural cuts and origami-like folded styles are featured in this Surface Asia #7 editorial called 'Exposure.' The shoot features model J Ryan Karsten and is photographed by Luki. This editorial in Surface Asia #7 is all about contrasting textures and tailoring, combining items like a luxe brocade blazer with a simple button-up shirt, a plastic-looking red harness overtop a sleek all-black ensemble and brassy tubing with a fringed sleeve top and printed silk pants. The cuts and tailoring are magnificent, with one jacket offering an exaggerated collar and a ruffled cape-like look, and a pair of trousers designed with an out-to-there silhouette. This fantastic photography set showcases incredible styling by Andhika Dharmapermana and grooming by Bunlay. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Architectural Menswear:** The trend of incorporating sharp architectural cuts, exaggerated collars and out-to-there silhouettes in men's fashion offers innovation opportunities in designing unconventional and eye-catching clothing items. - **Origami-inspired Fashion:** Designers can explore innovative ways of incorporating origami-inspired folding techniques into clothing items, creating an interesting mix of structure and flow for both male and female styles. - **Contrast Textures and Tailoring:** Combining contrasting textures and tailoring in fashion can add depth, visual interest, and transform simple clothing items into unique pieces, suitable for high-end fashion and everyday wear alike. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend of Architectural Menswear, Origami-Inspired Fashion, and Contrast Textures and Tailoring to create innovative clothing designs and stand out from the competition while appealing to a large customer base. - **Photography:** Photography studios can work with fashion designers to showcase the unique and eye-catching designs resulting from the trend of Architectural Menswear, Origami-Inspired Fashion, and Contrast Textures and Tailoring, identifying new and creative ways of presenting models and highlighting photographic skills. - **Modeling:** Models can showcase the versatility and originality of clothing items resulting from the trend of Architectural Menswear, Origami-Inspired Fashion, and Contrast Textures and Tailoring, making them the perfect candidates for high-end fashion and advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Skewer-Inspired Structural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-crease-extended.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaozhuo.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md)