# Quirky Dancer Portraits The Ones 2 Watch Balint Barna Exclusive Highlights Retro Menswear By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-08-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancer-portrait References: [theones2watch](http://theones2watch.com/editorial/men/23848/) Photographer Balint Barna captures a series of dynamic dancer portraits for style publication The Ones 2 Watch. His editorial is appropriately titled `He`s the Greatest Dancer`and features model Dmitry Timofeev. Timofeev channels an off-duty dancer in this shoot and pulls off poses that are inspired by traditional stretches and [ballet moves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan). The model is styled by Cameron Morgan and dons [retro menswear staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna) that range from matching leather separates to fur-accented jackets. His fashions include pieces from various luxury labels like Giorgio Armani, Hermes and [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker). Hair styling for this set of dancer portraits is courtesy of Bumble and Bumble stylist Travis who works with the editorial`s makeup artist Natasa Kovalik. Marrying interesting poses with vintage fashions, this editorial celebrates nostalgia and draws viewers in with unexpected imagery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 28% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dynamic Dancer Portraits:** Opportunity for innovative photography techniques that capture the energy and movement of dancers in a unique way. - **Retro Menswear Revival:** Potential for fashion brands to tap into the popularity of vintage-inspired menswear and create modern interpretations. - **Nostalgic Editorial Concepts:** Space for publishers and creative teams to explore editorial themes that evoke nostalgia and engage viewers through unexpected visuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Innovation potential in photography techniques and equipment to capture movement and energy in unique and compelling ways. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to capitalize on the revival of retro menswear styles and incorporate them into their collections. - **Publishing:** Space for publishers to create editorial concepts that tap into nostalgia and captivate audiences through unexpected imagery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arianna-de-luca.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md)