# Minimalist Watery Editorials Charter by Matthieu Belin Showcases Sleek Modern Menswear By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charter-by-matthieu-belin References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/CHARTER/4636451) & [matthieubelin](http://www.matthieubelin.com/) Charter by Matthieu Belin, a French photographer based in Shanghai, China, is a men's fashion editorial that accentuates the [minimalist and modern qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core) of the menswear being captured. Shot against a sky blue backdrop with what appears to be random water flows seeping here and there, the images are as sleek and simple as the looks are themselves. From [monochromatic button up shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) to lilac hoodies and plaid pants, the outfits are [sporty chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein), which is perfect for the upcoming spring and summer season. Charter by Matthieu Belin is an editorial that will appeal to many people even if the style isn't necessarily their own. Nevertheless, they are versatile enough that anyone man would be able to incorporate some or all of the outfits into their wardrobes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore minimalist designs that accentuate simplicity and modernity of menswear. - **Sporty Chic Fashion:** Fashion industry can capitalize on the sporty chic style that is perfect for the upcoming spring and summer season. - **Water-inspired Photography:** Photography industry can take inspiration from the watery editorials and experiment with water flows. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage minimalist fashion and sporty chic trend to attract more customers. - **Photography:** The photography industry can innovate by incorporating water flow in their photography works. - **Men's Wear:** The men's wear industry can adopt the minimalist and sporty chic styles showcased in the editorial. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)