# Contemplative Withdrawn Captures Zeb Daemen Photographs a Thoughtful Barry vd Zeeuw By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-11-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barry-vd-zeeuw References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2011/11/barry-vd-zeeuw-zeb-daemen.html) & [zebdaemen_](http://www.zebdaemen.com) Male model Barry vd Zeeuw poses with a pensive, almost melancholy, attitude in this stylish photography set by Zeb Daemen. The series is all black and white, adding to the soft and withdrawn vibe of the shoot. Barry vd Zeeuw, of Republic Men, looks elegantly preoccupied and slightly disheveled as he poses -- often without a shirt -- in an odd mix of ultra-casual (by that, I mean underwear) looks and a few pantsuits. Styled by Pierre Gorzala, the photo series includes a pair of [classic white pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection), a few [cozy knit sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring) and a couple of [sleek men's suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi) -- one is classic black while the other is charcoal and features a fashionable soft plaid pattern. This shoot by the talented Zeb Daemen showcases hair and makeup by Mathieu de Mayer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Expressive Black-and-white Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in exploring unconventional and emotional approaches to black-and-white photography. - **Casual-formal Fashion Hybrid:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating new fashion lines that combine casual and formal elements for a unique style. - **Thoughtful and Reflective Branding:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in developing branding strategies that evoke pensive and melancholic emotions for products and services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in reimagining traditional fashion photography by incorporating unique and introspective elements. - **Fashion Retail:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion retail industry by introducing a hybrid approach that seamlessly blends casual and formal clothing styles. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in creating advertising campaigns that tap into the emotions of contemplation and reflection to connect with consumers on a deeper level. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Elevated Basics Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Elevated Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md)