# Solitary Hoteltorials Yu Tsai Studies Wes Phillips for Contributor Magazine October 2010 By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contributor-magazine-october-2010 References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2010/10/study-of-wes-phillips-by-yu-tsai-in.html) & [contributormagazine](http://contributormagazine.com/) The latest editorial for Contributor Magazine October 2010 was photographed by world renowned photographer Yu Tsai. The shoot took place in suite number TWO of [Cooper Square Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-hudson) in New York City. [Black and white photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) portray a [minimalist approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit) to this solitary shoot. Wes Phillips stars in the Contributor Magazine October 2010 issue and emanates a geek-chic aura with thick rimmed-glasses as he overlooks the city from the high-rise hotel. The shoot promotes both the hotel and fashions in a very contemporary and urban atmosphere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Hotel Room Design:** Opportunity for hotels to create unique and inviting spaces by embracing minimalist design principles. - **Geek-chic Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create stylish clothing for those who embrace both geek and fashion culture. - **Urban Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create stunning work that captures the essence of city life and culture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** With minimalist room design, hotels could differentiate themselves and attract guests looking for a unique experience. - **Fashion:** By embracing geek-chic, fashion brands could tap into a growing market of consumers who prioritize both style and intellect in their clothing choices. - **Photography:** Urban photography offers photographers the opportunity to capture stunning images that showcase the vibrancy of city life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Hotel Canvas Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-hotels-x-thomas-llu.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Ambitious Luxury Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips.md) - [Luxury Hotel Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ritzcarlton-and-late-checkout.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Luxe Travel Essentials Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-cleverley-x-zachary-weiss.md) - [Exclusive Branded Seasonal Gatherings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-horse-society.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md)