# Candid Menswear Bloggers Louge Delcy aka Dapper Lou is an Online Space for Stylish Photos By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-lou References: [dapperlou](http://www.dapperlou.com/) Dapper Lou is the alias of Lougè Delcy, a lifestyle photographer and [menswear blogger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign) based in New York City. An influencer who has been featured on GQ.com and by The Sartorialist a number of times, he decided to branch out on his own after working as a stylist and in fashion retail for a few years. Since picking up a camera, Dapper Lou has taken off as a must-visit blog that is chock full of inspiration. Although he hones in on [style and fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam), it is clear that his eye is much more artistic. Dapper Lou manages to capture the world with a candid touch that is beautiful to behold. Although he lists Jean-Michel Basquiat as a [fashion inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louther-x-carhartt-wip-fw25), his time Museum-hopping, watching movies and more play a huge role as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Lifestyle Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered mobile apps that automatically enhance and stylize lifestyle photos. - **Menswear Blogging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that uses augmented reality to allow users to virtually try on clothes featured in menswear blogs. - **Artistic Eye:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI algorithms that analyze user preferences to curate personalized art recommendations based on their visual preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual reality technology in fashion retail stores to enhance the shopping experience by allowing customers to virtually try on clothes. - **Photography Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture compact and lightweight cameras with advanced features for lifestyle photographers on the go. - **Art and Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create online platforms that connect artists and art enthusiasts, facilitating the discovery and sale of unique artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Luxe Formal Menswear Campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-ss26.md) - [Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loutre-2.md) - [Elevated Basics Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuittons-soho-popup.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md)