# Tribal Raver Fashions These Tom Van Der Borght Designs are Fiercely Florescent By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-09-06 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-van-der-borght References: [wadmag](http://wadmag.com/words/files/tom-van-der-borght/) Showcased in a wild portrait series by Alexander Popelier, these Tom Van Der Borght designs aim to make a strong visual statement. From their fearless display of florescent color and print to their off-kilter silhouettes, these wacky raver styles stray far from the traditional. The designer’s imaginative garments reference [animalistic shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) and showcase strong examples of religious symbolism. Whether displaying hits of 80s futurism or exuding a tribal aesthetic, this [eccentric sportswear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) is a mishmash of eye-catching visual details and quirky accent accessories. From male models in heels to sci-fi eyewear looks, these Tom Van Der Borght designs explore the idea of idol worship, paying homage to ancient Mexican artwork and over-the-top street fashions that make models channel members of a [futuristic warrior tribe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Florescent Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create bold and eye-catching designs with florescent colors and prints. - **Tribal Aesthetic:** Potential for incorporating tribal-inspired elements into fashion collections for a unique and distinctive look. - **Quirky Accent Accessories:** Space for creating and marketing unconventional accessories to complement eccentric fashion styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to tap into the demand for bold and unconventional designs. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to draw inspiration from ancient Mexican artwork and religious symbolism. - **Eyewear:** Potential for eyewear brands to create futuristic and unconventional styles to complement avant-garde fashion looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md)