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# Vibrant Group Shoots
The 'Boys Town' Vogue Hommes Japan Editorial is Fearlessly Styled

By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-16 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boys-town-vogue-hommes-japan
References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/boys-town-by-terry-richardson-for-vogue-hommes-japan/) & [hommes.vogue.co.jp](http://hommes.vogue.co.jp/vol08/)

The ‘[Boys Town](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boys-lie-license-plate)’ [Vogue Hommes Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-rules-club) editorial is captured by the lens of famed photographer Terry Richardson. Staying true to his edgy and revealing style, Terry photographs models Alex Michels, Alexan­der Beck, Allen Tay­lor, Arthur Gosse, Dae Na, Ger­man Ruiz, Hao Yun Xiang, Jamie Wise, Jesse Shan­non, Jor­dan Sten­mark, Justin Hal­ley, Rafael Perez, Simon Van Meer­venne and Zac Sten­mark.

Posing as a group, the guys sport the season’s latest menswear selects. Setting sail for summer, the models sport a variety of edgy styles that puts emphasis on [bright color hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) and vibrant prints. Pulling off an eclectic mix of wardrobe staples, the boys are outfitted by photographer and stylist Nicola Formichetti, who dresses them in a slew of designer labels. The Boys Town Vogue Hommes Japan editorial pushes style boundaries with chic pieces that include edgy casuals and sleek suited selects.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 73% | 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

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Colorful Menswear:** Opportunity for designers to push style boundaries with bright color hues and vibrant prints in menswear.
- **Group Posing:** Opportunity for photographers to explore new ways of capturing group poses.
- **Eclectic Mix:** Opportunity for stylists to play with eclectic mix of wardrobe staples in edgy casuals and sleek suited selects.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion industry can embrace the trend of colorful menswear and eclectic mix of wardrobe staples.
- **Photography:** Photography industry can get creative with group posing styles.
- **Styling:** Styling industry professionals can experiment and set new style boundaries for menswear.

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