# Elegantly Collegiate Editorials Jordan Drysdale's American College Editorial is Geek-Chic By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-college References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/fresh-faces/joss-mcclelland-james-hawke-jordan-drysdale/) & [jordandrysdale](http://www.jordandrysdale.com) Fresh faces Joss McClelland and James Hawke star in the 'American College' editorial by photographer Jordan Drysdale. The models pose for an eye-catching series that highlights a range of nerd–approved wardrobe staples. Exuding a classically elegant air, this fashion story features [collegiate menswear looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-campus-collection) and geek-chic glasses accessories from AM eyewear. The 'American College' editorial by Jordan Drysdale is captured in black-and-white. The clean-cut image series shines a light on striped tops, lightweight knits and rugged denim pieces that are luxuriously layered together. The editorial is definitive of [classic collegiate styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-ivy) one would see on ivy league campuses and local universities. These wearable looks are a timeless staple of sophistication and are often the mark of a modern gentleman with a flair for fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collegiate Fashion:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable and inclusive collegiate fashion, from sourcing materials to design and marketing. - **Geek-chic Accessories:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating sustainable and innovative geek-chic accessories that cater to the growing demand amongst fashion-forward consumers. - **Black-and-white Editorials:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in black-and-white photography and editorials, exploring new ways to make it look sophisticated and contemporary. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore sustainable and inclusive collegiate fashion staples and geek-chic accessories, making them more accessible to a wider range of consumers. - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can leverage the growing demand for geek-chic glasses, developing innovative and sustainable designs that cater to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore new ways to make black-and-white editorials look sophisticated and contemporary, catering to the growing demand of fashion brands and magazines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-styles.md) - [Comfortable Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-university.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Vintage Campus Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-breakfast-club.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Elevated Basics Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine.md) - [Elevated Collegiate Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-campus-collection.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md)