# Retro Rockstar Editorials The Character Study VMAN Editorial Pays Tribute to Musical Icons By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/character-study-vman References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/philippe-vogelenzang-vman/) & [vman](http://vman.com/) The 'Character Study' VMAN editorial graces the publication's Spring 2013 issue. Photographer Philippe Vogelenzang captures top models Garrett Neff, Rob Evans, Vladimir Ivanov and others as they channel some of music's most famed icons. From [Rolling Stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stone)' front man Mick Jagger to daring rocker Iggy Pop, these famed models play the role of rockstars as they pose in studio. Whether they are letting their long hair down or sporting a wardrobe of sleek and suited ensembles, the guys are effortlessly cool and undeniably edgy. The 'Character Study' VMAN fashion story gains its style inspiration from the world of rock and roll. Stylist Beat Bolliger dresses models in top designer looks from labels that include [Calvin Klein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mingyu-fall-denim) Collection, [Balmain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-ternels-de-balmain) and Saint Laurent to name a few. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 71% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Fashion Trends:** Designers can create retro-style collections inspired by past musical icons for a new wave of nostalgic consumers. - **Music-inspired Fashion Editorials:** Fashion publications can create editorials that pay tribute to musicians while showcasing current fashion trends for a new level of engagement. - **Celebrity-inspired Fashion Photoshoots:** Fashion photographers can create photoshoots that emulate the style and persona of famous celebrities for an engaging visual experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers, stylists and photographers can collaborate to create new collections and editorials inspired by past musical icons for a new wave of nostalgic consumers. - **Music Industry:** Musicians can collaborate with fashion brands to create new merchandise and fashion collections that showcase their unique style and persona. - **Photography Industry:** Photographers can specialize in creating celebrity-inspired fashion photoshoots for fashion publications and brands seeking to capture a unique visual experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-collection.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md)