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# Nostalgic Streetwear Portraits
Arena Homme's 'Diesel Archive' Editorial Highlights Bold Menswear

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-11-13 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-archive
References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/diesel-archive/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/?s=Arena%20Homme)

This Arena Homme + editorial is titled 'Diesel Archive' and highlights the streetwear label's [nostalgic menswear pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25). The monochromatic shoot is captured by photographer Mel Bles and boasts wardrobe styling by Tom Guinness. This photoshoot's wardrobe consists of [retro motorcycle jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-palace), [graphic tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-fall) and high-waisted jeans that feature a light denim wash.

'Diesel Archive' graces the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of Arena Homme + and fuses monochromatic photography with vibrant food illustrations. From personified burger caricatures to pizza and ice cream doodles, the photoshoot's sticker-inspired accents are brightly colored and are offset against a black and white backdrop.

Exuding a nostalgic air, this image series is pop culture-themed and introduces vintage-inspired menswear to today's generation of fashion fans.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Nostalgic Menswear Fashion:** Exploring retro and vintage-inspired clothing for men in the modern fashion market.
- **Monochromatic Fashion Photography:** Combining black and white photography with vibrant food illustrations creates striking visual contrasts in the world of fashion.
- **Sticker-inspired Accents:** Utilizing colorful stickers as a design element in fashion photography creates a playful, youthful energy.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Designers and brands can capitalize on the appeal of nostalgia in men's fashion and create retro or vintage-inspired clothing for modern audiences.
- **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with incorporating bright colors and playful elements into their black and white fashion shoots.
- **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can explore using sticker-inspired illustrations and accents in fashion and branding.

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