# Chic Apocalyptic Editorials The Survival Mode Photoshoot Highlights a Dynamic Dystopia By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-mode References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2012/04/survival-model-an-le.html) The 'Survival Mode' editorial graces the latest issue of The South Magazine. Photographer An Le captures models Alexa Johns, Falls Kennedy, Lara Lill, Lindsey Low, Aaron Odum, Andrew Hutchinson and Micah Thompson in a group photoshoot that embraces an [apocalyptic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time). Stylist Blake Olmstead Mavrogeorgis works alongside the magazine's fashion editor Mitchell Hall, dressing models in [future-friendly fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) and vibrantly colored wigs. Highlighting the season's hottest ombre hair, the Survival Mode editorial features 60s-inspired wigs by hair stylist Lindsay Nix along with frosty makeup looks by artist Jules de Jesus. From striking set design to symbolic imagery, this conceptually chic portrait series depicts a fallen society forced to start anew, making it a story sure to stir up plenty of discussion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Apocalyptic Fashion:** Opportunities for innovative fashion designers to create futuristic and survival-friendly clothing. - **Post-apocalyptic Aesthetics:** Opportunities for photographers and filmmakers to explore and depict the beauty of destruction and decay. - **Dystopian Makeup:** Opportunities for makeup artists to experiment with darker, more daring looks that convey grit and resilience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can create clothing that combines style with functionality for a world in crisis. - **Photography:** Photographers can utilize the beautiful, yet desolate, surroundings of a post-apocalyptic world to create stunning and thought-provoking images. - **Beauty:** Makeup artists can create innovative looks that reflect the grit and resilience of a post-apocalyptic world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)