# Eccentric Punk Portrayals VMAN's Beautiful Anarchy Editorial is Edgy and Rocker-Chic By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-anarchy References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/beautiful-anarchy/) & [vman](http://vman.com/) Chris Jackson stars in the "Beautiful Anarchy" editorial for VMAN magazine's #31 issue. The platinum-haired model is snapped by Mark Segal's lens and outfitted by visionary wardrobe stylist Jay Massacret. Jay dresses Chris in a range of [rocker-chic menswear staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign) that include striped tanks, distressed jeans to rugged leather jacket looks. Whether rocking pleather pants in a studio studio setting or roaming the city streets at night, the model channels a [punk rock style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) that is a nod to 80s rock icon Billy Idol. Exuding a rebellious air, VMAN magazine's "Beautiful Anarchy" fashion story embraces styling that is both [edgy and youthful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time). The editorial mixes modern and retro references together to create a rocker-themed style story that is fit for today's rebellious fashion lover. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 37% | 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 - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to create modern interpretations of punk rock fashion from the 80s. - **Rebellious Youth Culture:** Opportunity for brands to tap into the edgy style and attitude of the punk rock subculture. - **Mixed References:** Opportunity to combine modern and retro elements to create unique and edgy fashion looks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design and market punk-inspired clothing and accessories. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with capturing the rebellious aesthetic of punk rock. - **Magazines/publications:** Opportunity for publications to feature and promote the resurgence of punk-inspired fashion in their editorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-monday-relaunch.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md)