# Fierce Medieval Menswear The Baptiste Giabiconi Numéro Homme Editorial Revives Past Styles By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baptiste-giabiconi-numero-homme References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/baptiste-giabiconi-karl-lagerfeld-numero-homme/) Featured in the magazine's Spring/Summer 2012 #23 issue, the Baptiste Giabiconi Numéro Homme editorial is captured by the lens of legendary designer and fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. The top model stars in a medieval-themed shoot that dares to challenge traditional style boundaries. This striking shoot features a modern take on medieval menswear accents and highlights clean lines along with metal infused detailing. A contemporary take on timeless armor-inspired classics, the Baptiste Giabiconi Numéro Homme editorial displays a range of fierce and forward-thinking men's fashions. Showcasing the sheer genius of guest photographer Karl Lagerfeld, this eclectic editorial exudes attitude, personality and an undeniable fashion flair. Expressive and texture-filled, this stunning spread shines a light on metallic materiality, chain-link detailing and armor infused accent pieces making for a fearlessly styled and future-friendly shoot to remember. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 36% | 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 - **Modern Medieval Menswear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create modern interpretations of medieval menswear, combining timeless styles with contemporary design elements. - **Innovative Metal Infused Accents:** Potential for jewelry and accessories industries to introduce metal infused detailing inspired by medieval armor, adding a unique and edgy touch to contemporary fashion. - **Future-friendly Fashion Flair:** Advancement in fabric technology allows the creation of metallic materials and chain-link detailing that can be incorporated into avant-garde fashion designs, paving the way for futuristic menswear styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the fusion of historical and modern styles, embracing the trend of modern medieval menswear and creating unique apparel pieces. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can tap into the demand for sophisticated accessories by incorporating metal infused detailing inspired by medieval armor into their collections. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers have the opportunity to develop innovative metallic materials and chain-link fabrics to cater to the growing demand for future-friendly fashion designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Brand Staple-Highlighting Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rathbonenewman.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md)