# Printed Patriotic Pictorials The Color-Box Phonomenon Popeye Editorial is Denim-Clad By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-box-phonomenon-popeye References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/wilhelmina-models/james-smith-popeye/) & [mensmodelstalk.blog8.fc2](http://mensmodelstalk.blog8.fc2.com/blog-entry-5072.html) The 'Color-Box Phonomenon' Popeye magazine editorial features [edgy denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hellmann) paired with patriotic accents. Featured in the publication's February 2012 issue, this dynamic portrait series is captured by the lens of photographer Junji Hata. Hata shines the spotlight on starring model James Smith, who wears an abundance of print, sporting a contemporary take on clean and [classic menswear styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles). Popeye magazine fashion director Tomoki Sukezane styles James in edgy pieces that showcase a fearlessness with color and print. From American flag outerwear to knee-high kicks, this editorial's out-of-the-box wardrobe dares to stand out, not shying away from fashion risks. Classic styles are brought to life with the addition of [bold accessories and vibrant prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-happy-socks) in this Color-Box Phonomenon Popeye magazine editorial. Image Credit: Junji Hata ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 22% | 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 - **Patriotic Prints:** Fashion industry could explore producing clothing featuring American flag prints or other patriotic symbols. - **Bold Accessories:** The fashion industry can consider incorporating bold accessories to take outfits to the next level. - **Dynamic Portrait Series:** The photography industry could consider offering dynamic portrait series to capture unique and edgy looks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry professionals can reference this article to explore creative ways to style their collections with colorful and daring prints and accessories, like American flag outerwear and bold knee-high kicks. - **Photography:** Photographers can refer to this article to capture dynamic portrait series that showcase edgy and creative looks. - **Editorial:** Editors can use this article as inspiration to create content that features bold and edgy fashion pieces that are not afraid to take risks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sailor Origin-Story Mangas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-lit-popeye.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-fall.md) - [Cinematic Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bold Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Black-Tonal Olympian Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-kinetic-denim.md)