Photographer Willy Vanderperre captures Dior Magazine's latest fashion story, an editorial that celebrates a young gentleman aesthetic. The publication's Summer 2015 issue features a group of fresh-faced models including Tim Schuhmacher, Niels Trispel. Jonas G and others.
Titled 'The Unexpected,' this young gentleman editorial boasts effortlessly cool and understated styling with wardrobe picks by Olivier Rizzo. In addition to jean and blazer pairings, this fashion story also highlights loose-fitting suits and denim-on-denim pairings that are more casual in their look.
Makeup for this images series is the work of Lynsey Alexander who emphasizes its fresh-faced theme. She works alongside hair stylist Anthony Turner of Streeters whose coifs reference the boy band look of 60s rock groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Young Gentleman Editorials
Dior Magazine's 'The Unexpected' Shoot Celebrates Elegant Menswear
Trend Themes
1. Young-gentleman Fashion - The rise of a young gentleman aesthetic in men's fashion provides an opportunity for innovative designers to reimagine timeless styles for a modern audience.
2. Effortless Styling - The popularity of understated and effortless styling in fashion editorials presents an opportunity for fashion brands to explore minimalist aesthetics and prioritize comfort alongside style.
3. Fresh-faced Beauty - The trend towards fresh-faced beauty ideals in fashion editorials presents an opportunity for beauty brands to embrace a more natural and pared-back approach to makeup.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can take advantage of the young gentleman fashion trend by reimagining menswear staples in innovative ways.
2. Beauty - The beauty industry can capitalize on the fresh-faced beauty trend by investing in product development that enhances natural beauty.
3. Editorial Photography - Editorial photographers have the opportunity to experiment with understated and minimalist styling in fashion editorials, pushing the boundaries of what is considered traditionally fashionable.