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# Silverized Mannequin Editorials
The Conor McLain F*cking Young! Exclusive is Sci-Fi Chic

By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-12-14 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conor-mclain
References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/conor-by-annamattia/) & [annamontesiandmattiamirandola](http://www.annamontesiandmattiamirandola.com/)

The Conor McLain F*cking Young exclusive editorial is the style website’s latest online feature. The model newcomer is lensed by photographic duo Anna Montesi and Mattia Mirandola in a portrait series that embraces [sci-fi styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set).

The model is outfitted by wardrobe stylist Anna Velardi who dresses him in [sleek suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips) and autumn outerwear looks inspired by a 60s MOD aesthetic. Shining a light on impeccable tailoring, chic lapel details and texture-enriched fabrics, the Conor McLain F*cking Young exclusive editorial is a contemporary take on timeless elegance.

The model sports a wardrobe fit for a gentleman while makeup artist Kassandra Frua De Angeli gives him a [metallic face paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket) application that offsets his clean cut look.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 63% | Activity: 45% | 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

- **Sci-fi Styling:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate futuristic elements into their designs and create a unique, avant-garde aesthetic.
- **Timeless Elegance:** Opportunity for fashion brands to reinterpret classic styles and fabrics in a modern way, emphasizing impeccable tailoring and texture-enriched fabrics.
- **Sleek Suits:** Opportunity for menswear brands to focus on sleek, form-fitting suits that exude sophistication and modernity.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating elements of sci-fi into their designs and reinterpreting timeless elegance.
- **Cosmetics:** Cosmetic brands can experiment with metallic face paint applications for a bold and unique makeup look that complements futuristic fashion trends.
- **Photography:** Photographers can embrace sci-fi styling in their shoots to create visually stunning images that captivate the audience and push creative boundaries.

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