# Rugged Rebellion Editorials The Bobby Rake Hercules Shoot is Retro-Infused By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobby-rake-hercules References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/bobby-rake-by-ben-weller/) & [benweller](http://www.benweller.com/) The Bobby Rake Hercules magazine shoot features a retro-infused aesthetic. Rake stars in the editorial captured by photographer Ben Weller. Whether lounging in front of a wood-paneled backdrop or getting up close and personal in high definition close-ups, the model pulls off a slew of rebellious styles. Styled by Darcy Backlar, Rake sports designer selects from the likes of [Burberry Prorsum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-city) and others, wearing [patterned knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection), button-down shirts and classic outerwear garments with a preppy vibe. The model is luxuriously layered, looking dapper and debonair with an air of bad boy flavor. Though clean cut, he plays the role of troublemaker, showcasing a killer attitude and edgy personal style. Pairing classically [preppy menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coast-ivy-collection) with western-inspired bandana accessories, the Bobby Rake Hercules magazine shoot is rugged and manly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 70% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate vintage elements into contemporary menswear for a unique and rugged aesthetic. - **Luxurious Layering:** Opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with layering garments in new and unexpected ways to create a sophisticated look with a rebellious touch. - **Preppy Meets Edgy Style:** Opportunity for designers to blur the lines between traditionally preppy fashion and edgy, rebellious fashion to create a unique hybrid style. ### Where This Applies - **Menswear Fashion:** Menswear designers can explore the rugged and rebellious aesthetic showcased in the shoot and experiment with incorporating western-inspired elements into their designs. - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can experiment with capturing the retro-infused aesthetic showcased in the shoot through their own lens, adding their own unique twist to the trend. - **Fashion Editorial Styling:** Fashion stylists can blend preppy and edgy styles to create unique and fashion-forward looks for editorial spreads and fashion ad campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Elevated Casual Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Elevated Basics Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Brand Staple-Highlighting Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rathbonenewman.md) - [Understated Men's Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection.md) - [British Heritage Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baracuta-x-barbour.md)