# Artful Surfwear Editorials The Felix Branch Open Lab Magazine Shoot is Effortlessly Cool By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felix-branch-open-lab-magazine References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/felix-branch-open-lab/) & [openlabmagazine](http://www.openlabmagazine.com/) The Felix Branch Open Lab magazine editorial is artful and vibrant. Showcasing a variety of designer [surfwear selects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar), this stunning shoot dares to push style boundaries. Featured in the publication's Spring/Summer 2012 issue, this edgy editorial sets sail for summer. Staring model Felix Branch, this stunning shoot is captured by the lens of fashion photographer Kate Cox. With a number of color-infused styles, Felix is a vision in a multitude of bright wardrobe selects outfitted by stylist Eiji Takahashi. Artful and effortlessly elegant, this surfwear-inspired editorial pays homage to [carefree beach living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer). Sharply dressed and impeccably tailored, these clean cut styles emulate the seaside breeze and [bold colors found in surfer styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilebrequin-x-joel-mesler). Fusing attitude and personality with an undeniable fashion flair, the Felix Branch Open Lab magazine editorial is ready for the warm weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 51% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Designer Surfwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating cutting-edge, stylish surfwear designs that push the boundaries of traditional beach fashion. - **Artful Editorials:** Potential for disruptive innovation in combining fashion and art to create visually stunning and conceptually thought-provoking editorials. - **Clean Cut Styles:** Potential for disruptive innovation in developing tailored and sharp clothing inspired by beach living, blending sophistication with the boldness of surfer styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion design industry to create unique and stylish surfwear that reflects the fusion of beach living and high-end fashion. - **Magazine Publishing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the magazine publishing industry to produce visually captivating editorials that merge fashion and art, appealing to a creative and style-conscious audience. - **Photography:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the field of fashion photography by capturing surfwear-inspired shoots that effortlessly blend artistry and style, appealing to the imagination of viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Men's Summer Swimwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilebrequin-x-joel-mesler.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md)