# Dashing Celebrity Editorials Actor Robert Downey Jr. Poses With his Son for Vanity Fair By M | Published 2014-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actor-robert-downey-jr References: [jezebel](http://jezebel.com/dashing-robert-downey-jr-talks-drugs-and-dysfunction-i-1632427971) & [vanityfair](http://www.vanityfair.com/) Actor Robert Downey Jr. recently graced the cover of September 2014 issue of Vanity Fair alongside his youngest son. The issue focuses on Downey's growing career and his life as a dad as well as a family man. You might recognize Downey as the face of Tony Star in the recent [Iron Man and Avengers films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps). According to the Vanity Fair cover, Downey "is the [highest-paid actor in the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line)" which is quite a surprise considering in Downey went through a series of troublesome years in his youth. Now as a dashing family man, Downey dresses up in stylish suits, crisp button-up shirts and tailored trousers as he plays with his little blonde sun in a retro mansion home. The accompanying interview shows a candid side to Downey as he discusses his family life, drug use and awaiting for his wife to give birth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity Editorials:** There is a growing trend in the use of celebrities in editorial photoshoots to create captivating visuals for magazines. - **Celebrity Branding:** Celebrities like Robert Downey Jr. are using their personal lives and family dynamics to build their brand and connect with their audiences. - **Personal Branding:** Personalities like Robert Downey Jr. are leveraging their personal stories to establish and strengthen their personal brand identity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion & Lifestyle:** The fashion and lifestyle industry can capitalize on the trend of using celebrities in editorials to showcase their products in a more aspirational and relatable way. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has the opportunity to explore more collaborations with celebrities to create engaging content that resonates with their fans. - **Media & Publishing:** Media and publishing companies can leverage the trend of celebrity editorials to attract audiences and generate higher readership and viewership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Actor-Approved Coffee Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-coffee.md) - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hospital Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sickkids-foundation-ad.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Actor-Fronted Men's Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradigme-fragrance.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Actor-Backed Rosé Champagnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleur-de-miraval-ros-champagne.md) - [Bold Brew Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bero-coffee-draught.md) - [Star-Studded Men's Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-bottled-beyond.md)