# Geek Chic Menswear Ryan Taylor Looks Casually Cool in 'Up On A Roof' for Carbon Copy Magazine By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-copy-magazine References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2012/01/ryan-taylor-diana-king-carbon-copy.html) & [ccmag.info](http://www.ccmag.info) For Carbon Copy magazine's issue #11, photographer Diana King snaps hot male model Ryan Taylor casually posing at the top of a building. The aptly titled 'Up On A Roof' editorial showcases the model in [casual, wearable styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) that can certainly be translated to real-life everyday attire. Taylor looks undeniably cool in slick pieces styled by Lyndzi Trang. One of his looks is a geeky ensemble comprising a polka-dot cardigan, paisley print shirt and camel-hued pants. Oh, and he also sports the geek-chic signature accessory: black-framed plastic glasses. The other looks in this Carbon Copy magazine feature include more posh styles, such as a [chunky knit cardigans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) with an exaggerated collar, bold red pants and a [navy plaid jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geek Chic Fashion:** The trend of incorporating geeky or nerdy elements into high-fashion or everyday attire presents an opportunity for fashion brands to create new styles and accessories. - **Casual Menswear:** The trend of more relaxed and comfortable menswear provides an opportunity for designers and retailers to offer clothing that combines comfort with style. - **Mix-and-match Patterns:** The trend of combining different patterns and prints in a single outfit presents an opportunity for fashion brands to create more unique and eye-catching designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can take advantage of the geek chic trend by creating new styles and accessories that incorporate geeky or nerdy elements. - **Retail Apparel:** Retailers can tap into the trend of more casual menswear by offering clothing that is both comfortable and stylish to appeal to a wider range of customers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can benefit from the trend of mix-and-match patterns by creating new fabrics and prints that can be used in unique and eye-catching designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md)