# Opera-Inspired Fashion Editorials The 'Yin Yang Illusion' Editorial is Inspired by Chinese Opera By Anne Booth | Published 2013-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-yang-illusion References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Yin-Yang-Illusion/11201709) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/juichenhu) In the fashion editorial 'Yin Yang Illusion,' the photographer Jui-Chen Hu is inspired by a [Chinese opera and Chinese history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years), helping her to create this series. Jui-Chen Hu says, "the art of theater is one of the most important art forms, mostly because it serves from the royal family to public." Throughout her photos we see [elaborate, royal costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) worn, adding a very modern touch to these fashions. In one photo, a woman stands against a railing while wearing a bright orange jacket and orange pants. The woman also wears large geometric pumps that also add a modern edge to the editorial. The setting shows ponds and playgrounds in which the model plays about in her high-fashion looks. The 'Yin Yang Illusion' translates a royal art to an audience through fashion and outdoor settings creating visual photographic scenes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Opera-inspired Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore more traditional arts such as opera or theatre to inspire new designs. - **Mixing Traditional with Modern:** There is an opportunity to mix traditional elements with modern fashion and create a new style for consumers. - **Visual Storytelling:** Using outdoor settings and visual storytelling, fashion editorials can create a unique and captivating experience for viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can use traditional arts, such as opera or theatre, as inspiration for new collections and designs. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore outdoor settings and visual storytelling to create unique and captivating editorials featuring fashion and art. - **Performing Arts:** The performing arts industry can collaborate with the fashion industry to showcase traditional art forms and create a new platform for artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md)