Top 50 Editorial Trends in May

From Uniquely Retro Menswear Shoots to Kaleidoscopic Editorials

These May 2018 editorial trends incorporate a range of covershoots, inclusive campaigns, moody menswear photography, obscure sneaker features, and much more.

In order to highlight the latest graphic t-shirt styles from PLEASURES' Spring/Summer 2018 collection, HBX released an edgy editorial that showcases the simplistic designs under neon lights. The shirts feature a range of original artwork, which explore different symbolic meanings that speak to themes surrounding life and death, individuality, and more.

Also featured is the WE ARE MORTALS editorial that saw rapper BIA model a range of unisex sunglasses. All of the looks took inspiration from retro styles, with small oval-shaped lenses spotlighted, in addition to geometric cat-eye shapes, which were further highlighted with stark white frames.

SCORE
5.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 76%
Activity 76%
Freshness 8%
Versatile Pastel Spring Collections
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Versatile Pastel Spring Collections
Contemporary International Collaborations
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Contemporary International Collaborations
Graphic Imprint-Heavy Collections
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Graphic Imprint-Heavy Collections
Athens-Showcased Apparel
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Fashion
Athens-Showcased Apparel
Magazine-Commemorated Shoe Releases
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Fashion
Magazine-Commemorated Shoe Releases
Animal Activist Shoe Editorials
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Eco
Animal Activist Shoe Editorials
French Philosopher-Inspired Capsules
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Fashion
French Philosopher-Inspired Capsules
Hand-Sewn Patchwork Merchandise
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Hand-Sewn Patchwork Merchandise
Utilitarian-Themed Functional Techwear
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Utilitarian-Themed Functional Techwear
Provocative Clean Beauty Campaigns
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Lifestyle
Provocative Clean Beauty Campaigns
Sporty Swimwear Collections
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Fashion
Sporty Swimwear Collections
Subtly Vibrant Track Jackets
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Subtly Vibrant Track Jackets
Dance-Debuting Capsule Collections
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Fashion
Dance-Debuting Capsule Collections
Inclusive Designer Denim Campaigns
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Inclusive Designer Denim Campaigns
Formal Loungewear Collections
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Fashion
Formal Loungewear Collections
Ergonomic Sportswear Collections
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Fashion
Ergonomic Sportswear Collections
Expressive Monochromatic Womenswear Editorials
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Fashion
Expressive Monochromatic Womenswear Editorials
Concrete Jungle Fashion Photoshoots
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Fashion
Concrete Jungle Fashion Photoshoots
Moody Boy Fashion Editorials
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Fashion
Moody Boy Fashion Editorials
Overtly Gritty Streetwear Editorials
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Overtly Gritty Streetwear Editorials
Floral Kaleidoscopic Editorials
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Floral Kaleidoscopic Editorials
Elevated Athletic Tracksuits
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Elevated Athletic Tracksuits
Space-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
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Space-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
Bold Experimental Sunglasses
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Fashion
Bold Experimental Sunglasses
Neon-Lit Graphic T-Shirt Editorials
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Fashion
Neon-Lit Graphic T-Shirt Editorials
Museum-Shot Streetwear Collections
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Fashion
Museum-Shot Streetwear Collections
Youthful Collaborative Brand Editorials
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Fashion
Youthful Collaborative Brand Editorials
Princess-Like Bridal Gowns
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Lifestyle
Princess-Like Bridal Gowns
Contemporary Neutral Clothing Collections
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Fashion
Contemporary Neutral Clothing Collections
Historic Fashion-Exploring Photoshoots
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Fashion
Historic Fashion-Exploring Photoshoots
Twinning Menswear Editorials
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Fashion
Twinning Menswear Editorials
Exquisitely Refined Bridal Couture
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Lifestyle
Exquisitely Refined Bridal Couture
Flowery Bridal Couture Runways
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Lifestyle
Flowery Bridal Couture Runways
Weather-Adaptive 70s-Inspired Outerwear
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Fashion
Weather-Adaptive 70s-Inspired Outerwear
Stunning Summer Popstar Covershoots
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Fashion
Stunning Summer Popstar Covershoots
Luxe Yacht-Style Apparel
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Fashion
Luxe Yacht-Style Apparel
Unconventionally Retro Menswear Editorials
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Fashion
Unconventionally Retro Menswear Editorials
Updated Grunge Editorials
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Fashion
Updated Grunge Editorials
Gender-Free Futuristic Sunglasses
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Gender-Free Futuristic Sunglasses
Versatility-Inspired 90s Tracksuit Editorials
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Fashion
Versatility-Inspired 90s Tracksuit Editorials
Royally Grungy Streetwear Photoshoots
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Fashion
Royally Grungy Streetwear Photoshoots
Tokyo-Based Fashion Editorial Photoshoots
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Fashion
Tokyo-Based Fashion Editorial Photoshoots
Stylish Oversized Windbreakers
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Fashion
Stylish Oversized Windbreakers
Vintage West Coast Fashion
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Fashion
Vintage West Coast Fashion
Delicately Expressive Fashion Editorials
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Fashion
Delicately Expressive Fashion Editorials
Low Key Sophisticated Fashion
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Fashion
Low Key Sophisticated Fashion
Grainy 80s-Inspired Fashion Editorials
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Fashion
Grainy 80s-Inspired Fashion Editorials
Cyber-Themed Menswear Editorials
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Fashion
Cyber-Themed Menswear Editorials
Ultra-Retro Sporty Fashion Editorials
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Fashion
Ultra-Retro Sporty Fashion Editorials

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