# War & Torture Editorials VMAN “Warriors” By mediterranean | Published 2008-03-21 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-man-warriors References: [vman](http://www.vman.com/vman10_warriors1.php) Inspired by the latest war and torture couture trend that was recently popularized by John Galliano’s ‘POW’ collection (see images below), über hot super model *Chad White* is featured in a new striking photo shoot by *Jason Kibbler* in the latest V MAN magazine. Styled by *Brian Molloy*, chad is wearing John Galliano with a frightening gas mask and a super-weird ‘crotch mask’. In another shot, Chad channels an urban Mad Max/ roman fighter wearing Dolce & Gabbana, hat, cuffs and leather skirt. The latest issues of V Man magazine also features a very interesting futuristic [“I’m Not Real”](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashton-kutcher-vman) shoot with Ashton Kutcher. Check out the recent kinky Janet Jackson discipline photo shoot with BlackBook magazine [here](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janet-blackbook)and the inspiring John Galliano’s Fall 2008 men fashion line below: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **War and Torture Couture:** The trend of incorporating elements of war and torture into fashion and art presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in ethical and sustainable fashion design. - **Gas Mask Fashion:** The use of gas masks in fashion and art presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in wearable technology that incorporates air filtration systems. - **Mad Max-inspired Fashion:** The trend of incorporating Mad Max-inspired elements into fashion presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable and eco-friendly design that incorporates unconventional materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can leverage the war and torture couture trend to explore the potential of ethical and sustainable fashion design. - **Art Industry:** The art industry can explore the use of gas masks and other unconventional materials in art installations and performance art that raises awareness of social and political issues. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** The wearable technology industry can explore the use of air filtration systems in garments and accessories that incorporate gas mask elements for functionality and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.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) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md)