# Outlandish Sci-Fi Menswear The Unknown Creatures Design Scene Exclusive is Unconventional By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unknown-creatures-design-scene References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2013/04/the-unknown-creatures-by-long-tran.html) & [longtranstudio](http://longtranstudio.com) The 'Unknown Creatures' Design Scene exclusive is captured by the lens of photographer Long Tran. Models Drew Martin, John Micheals and Amanda T star in the image series that is outfitted by visionary stylist Marcelle Turner. Clad in the photographer's latest collection of eccentric designs, the model trio sports [sculptural garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection) that take on an abstract and [animalistic form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life). Whether showcasing Long Tran's horned jumpsuits, geometric shoulder accents or voluminous feather garments, this striking portrait series pays homage to a [sci-fi visual inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). The 'Unknown Creatures' Design Scene exclusive highlights the work of photographer turned designer Long Tran. Captured in a vivid and distopic image series, this high contrast editorial offers up dramatic mood lighting that enhances its gritty urban backdrop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Menswear:** Opportunity to create high-concept, futuristic garments that push the boundaries of traditional menswear. - **Sculptural Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create wearable fashion that pushes the boundaries of form and function. - **Animalistic Designs:** Opportunity to create avant-garde fashion that incorporates animalistic elements and explores the intersection of fashion and nature. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can disrupt the industry by incorporating experimental materials and pushing the boundaries of traditional garments. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the intersection of fashion and visual storytelling by creating more high-concept editorials like the 'Unknown Creatures' Design Scene exclusive. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity to develop new materials that incorporate experimental textiles and take fashion to new heights. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.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) - [Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-dirty-jobs.md) - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md)