# Classy Character Cover Shoots The Emile Hirsch GQ Style Italy Editorial by Alexei Hay By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emile-hirsch-gq-style-italy References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2009/11/emile-hirsch-for-gq-style.html) & [jedroot](http://www.jedroot.com/photogr/ah/hay-bio.php) The Fall and Winter issue of Italian GQ Style features actor Emile Hirsch on the cover as well as in an accompanying editorial shoot. Done all in grey, the Emile Hirsch GQ Style Italy photos were the work of photographer Alexei Hay. From [combat boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-autumn-winter-2025) and spectator loafers, to plaid button-front shirts and tweed pants, the Emile Hirsch GQ Style spread shows the ‘[Alpha Dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdg-x-alpha-industries)’ and ‘The [Girl Next Door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-candy-and-girl-scouts)’ actor in a range of characters that include, among others, the rebel hipster and quirky geek. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Character-driven Editorials:** Creating editorial shoots featuring actors embodying different characters offers a unique storytelling opportunity for fashion magazines. - **Grey-scale Fashion Photography:** Using a grey-scale theme in fashion photography can create a sleek and timeless look, appealing to audiences who appreciate minimalist aesthetics. - **Mixing Casual and Formal Styles:** Combining combat boots and plaid shirts with tweed pants and spectator loafers provides fashion brands with the opportunity to cater to consumers seeking versatile and eclectic fashion choices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry can leverage the use of character-driven and grey-scale editorial shoots to create visually captivating and distinctive visuals for brands. - **Fashion Magazines:** Fashion magazines can use character-driven editorial shoots and grey-scale photography to engage readers with compelling storytelling and unique fashion inspiration. - **Fashion Brands:** Fashion brands can take advantage of the trend of mixing casual and formal styles to create collections that appeal to consumers seeking individuality and versatility in their fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Bold Urban Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-autumn-winter-2025.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Cinematic Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson.md) - [California-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-holiday.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md)