# Tinsel-Adorned Menswear The Te Rawhitiroa Bosch by David K Shields Portrait Series is Cultural By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/te-rawhitiroa-bosch-by-david-k-shields References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/portrait-te-rawhitiroa-bosch-by-david-k-shields/) & [inthemoment.moderndestiny](http://inthemoment.moderndestiny.com/2012/04/11/portrait-te-rawhitiroa-bosch-by-david-k-shields/) The Te Rawhitiroa Bosch by David K Shields portrait series shines a spotlight on artful menswear selects. Clad in a textured tinsel cape, the fresh-faced model sports an ethnic accessory piece that showcases a mix of deep crimson tones. The voluminous shrug is tied and worn a variety of different ways and displayed in a number of powerful poses. Featured in Te Rongo Kirkwood’s lat­est instal­la­tion 'Ka Awa­tea,' the New Zealand model is ethnic chic, sporting traditional tribal fashions. Paying tribute to the native Maori Culture, the Te Rawhitiroa Bosch by David K Shields portrait series represents one of the tribe's most important life stages, adulthood. Avant-garde and conceptual, this cultural editorial spread fuses striking imagery with winning ethnic accessory pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 60% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artful Menswear:** Exploring the fusion of art and fashion in menswear, creating opportunities for innovative designs and collaborations. - **Ethnic Chic:** Embracing traditional tribal fashions in modern and contemporary styles, catering to a growing demand for cultural diversity in fashion. - **Cultural Editorial Spreads:** Using editorial photography to showcase cultural diversity and promote inclusive fashion, opening up opportunities for emerging designers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can adapt and incorporate art and cultural elements into menswear, creating unique and visually appealing designs. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore cultural diversity and ethnic fashions through editorial spreads, creating captivating visual narratives. - **Design:** Designers can incorporate traditional tribal elements into modern fashion, offering customers a sense of cultural connection and identity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Cultural Storytelling Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ay-lelum-the-good-house-of-design.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Wearable Art Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md)