# Nerd Couture Captures The Blue in the Valley of Lights Design Scene Exclusive is Geek-Chic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-06-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-in-the-valley-of-lights-design-scene References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2012/06/jordan-white-ryan-e-wibawa.html) The 'Blue in the Valley of Lights' Design Scene exclusive editorial features Jordan White. The model is lensed by photographer Ryan E. Wibawa who captures him in a series of chromatic portraits. Jordan embraces an [edgy look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time) that exudes a nerd-chic aesthetic. Stylist Reno Winston dresses him in a slew of [preppy menswear looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) with a rock and roll twist. The model pulls of colored jean and plaid shirt combos paired with exaggerated bow-tie accessories that are a quirky take on classically dapper menswear. From traditional geek-chic attire to over-the-top garments like a gilded jacket and Highland kilt, the Blue in the Valley of Lights Design Scene exclusive showcases preppy fashions in a contemporary and cool way. Classic [tailored looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine) are paired with off-kilter accessories and attention-grabbing accent pieces that are youthful and edgy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Nerd-chic Fashion:** The trend of incorporating nerdy elements into fashion can disrupt traditional menswear. - **Off-kilter Accessories:** The trend of pairing classic tailored looks with quirky accessories can disrupt traditional fashion accessories. - **Youthful and Edgy Fashion:** The trend of creating youthful and edgy fashion looks can disrupt traditional fashion styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can innovate by incorporating nerdy and edgy fashion elements into traditional menswear. - **Accessory Industry:** The accessory industry can create off-kilter accessories to complement traditional tailored looks and disrupt traditional accessory designs. - **Youth Fashion Industry:** The youth fashion industry can innovate by incorporating edgy and youthful elements into fashion to disrupt traditional styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md)