# Fiercely Feminine Cadette Editorials This Aaron Ryan Series is Tough and Flirtatious By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-ryan2 References: [aaronryanphoto.blogspot](http://aaronryanphoto.blogspot.ca/2012/04/blog-post.html) & [soukenaroussirbonmade](http://soukenaroussi.carbonmade.com/about) Lensed by Aaron Ryan, the photo shoot plays on the strength and power of even the most delicate woman. Outfitted by stylist Soukena Roussi, the model is clad in [military inspired pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo), juxtaposed with [extremely feminine silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) and [faded pinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection). Her posing is fierce, but her eyes allow the series a certain complexity. Her alluring eyes lend a certain softness to the curation of photographs. Ryan's dynamic use of lighting heightens these distinctions. Ryan began shooting his friends in the street of Buffalo during his youth. His all-American looks and athletic frame soon had him in front of the camera. But, he quickly reassumed his position behind the lensed and took the indie photography scene by storm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Feminine-military Fashion:** The trend of combining military-inspired pieces with feminine silhouettes offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Complex Femininity:** The trend of showcasing complexity and softness in women's curation of photographs provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the photography industry. - **Dynamic Lighting:** The trend of utilizing dynamic lighting techniques to enhance visual distinctions creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the photography industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new designs and collections that blend military-inspired pieces with feminine silhouettes. - **Photography:** The photography industry can innovate by capturing complex and soft portrayals of women, challenging traditional ideals. - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can develop innovative solutions and techniques to create dynamic lighting effects that enhance visual storytelling in photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Elevated Basics Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)