# Old-School Workout Shoots The 21ST VMAN Issue Features Guys Who are Ready to Rumble By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21st-vman-issue References: [abhfya](http://abhfya.com/fuckingyoung/gymnasium/) & [vman](http://www.vman.com/) 'Gymnasium' is an editorial photographed by Kacper Kasprzyk for the 21st VMAN issue called 'The Thrill of the Game.' The black and white shoot features young, angry-looking guys at an [old-school gym](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymshark-x-steel-warriors). They all look ready to fight! The boys are wearing some interesting outfits that don’t exactly look like [workout wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenko). The the 21st VMAN issue is more about [style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) than getting fit, although there is a guy swinging around on the p-bars! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Gym Fashion:** Opportunities for brands to create workout wear that looks like street wear. - **Fighting-fit Editorial:** Collaborations between gyms and fashion brands to feature stylish gym looks. - **Alternative Gym Spaces:** New gym concepts that feature retro or vintage aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands creating retro-inspired gym wear. - **Fitness:** Gyms collaborating with fashion brands to expand their client base. - **Architecture/interior Design:** Creating retro-inspired gym or workout spaces to cater to a growing demand for experience-heavy workout environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-outdoor-gym.md) - [Iconic Gym Apparel Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-collection.md) - [Style-Minded Workout Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-strength-volt-collection.md) - [Dynamic Industrial Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outfit.md) - [Consumer-Inspired Store Mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-store-mannequins.md) - [Home Decor-Functional Workout Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenko.md) - [Storytelling-Forward Footwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-meets-knu.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Joyful Workout Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-campaign.md)