# Couture Warrior Princesses Fashionistas are Called to Battle in the Xi Sinsong 'Wahine' Series By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-08-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xi-sinsong-wahine References: [theones2watch](http://www.theones2watch.com/newwave/8774) & [sinsong](http://www.sinsong.com/) Fashion calls out a chic warrior cry in the Xi Sinsong 'Wahine' series. The models donned fantastical warrior princess looks filled with [tribal statement necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) and stylish fur, assembled together by stylist Minami Takashima. Entitled Wahine, this latest series is named after the Maori and Hawaiian word for woman, which works magically as it infuses a touch of the exotic. The captivating shots portray [strong-willed woman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) who are clothed and ready for war. From their posture to the heavy material in their wardrobe, the women take a stance while managing to stay fashionable. Unlike other editorials, the Xi Sinsong Wahine series can be defined by its demonstration of an effortless grace that has often been lost in [contemporary fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) and society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Warrior Princesses:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating clothing that combines warrior elements with high fashion. - **Tribal Statement Necklaces:** Potential for disruptive innovation in designing unique statement necklaces inspired by tribal aesthetics. - **Effortless Grace in Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating fashion designs that exude an effortless grace. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new designs and collections inspired by warrior aesthetics and tribal fashion. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry industry can create innovative statement necklaces inspired by tribal styles. - **Photography:** Photography industry can focus on capturing artistic and empowered images of women in warrior-inspired fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Slender Sculptural Glasses Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xena-glasses.md)