The edgy 'Leather Man' editorial by Mark Kean stars Next model management's new face Billy. The model sports a platinum blonde buzz cut by Ben Jones and a leather-enriched wardrobe that takes cues from the wild west. Structured silhouettes and tailored separates are paired with quirky fringed vests, leather cuffs and casual kicks.
Billy rocks all-leather ensembles along with plaids, cottons and knits from designer labels including pieces from Burberry Brit, Polo Ralph Lauren, DSQUARED, Levi's, Adidas, Kenzo and Harley Davidson. This leather-clad pictorial fuses urban street-wear, luxury menswear and vintage biker classics, blending them into an edgy editorial wardrobe.
Bold silhouettes and dynamic shapes make for a memorable photo series that is fashion forward with a vintage inspiration. Sporty and relaxed pieces are paired with heavier textiles that have more structure, juxtaposing unlikely pieces and making them work with one another.
Image Credit: <a target="_blank" href="https://markkean.co.uk/">Mark Kean</a>
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Edgy Menswear
- Opportunity for brands to create bold and unconventional menswear collections that push boundaries and challenge traditional fashion norms.
- Western-inspired Fashion
- Potential for designers to incorporate elements of the wild west into their fashion lines, combining rustic aesthetics with contemporary styles.
- Blend of Streetwear and Luxury
- Disruptive potential for brands to merge urban street-wear and high-end luxury fashion, creating unique and innovative menswear collections.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can leverage the trend of edgy menswear and western-inspired fashion to create innovative and marketable collections.
- Textiles
- Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop fabrics that combine rugged aesthetics with modern technology, catering to the demand for western-inspired fashion.
- Retail
- Innovative retail concepts can capitalize on the blend of streetwear and luxury fashion by offering curated selections of edgy menswear with a western twist.
