# Top Hat Revivals Gene Fedorenko Plays Ringmaster for Zachery Michael By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gene-fedorenko-zachery-michael References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/blog/2009/08/editorial-at-your-service/) & [redmodelsnyc.blogspot](http://redmodelsnyc.blogspot.com/2009/08/gene-in-living-color.html) Model Gene Fedorenko is a new face for me, but in this photo shoot by Zachery Michael, it’s clear Fedorenko knows what he’s doing. The shoot, styled by Sah D’Simone, features Gene Fedorenko wearing various pieces of [formal wear mixed with informal separates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-brooks-brothers). For example, in the first photo, Zachery Michael captures Gene Fedorenko in a [top hat and a knit sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea). Later, a cummerbund and formal pants are paired with a loud striped-and-dotted polo shirt and [military-inspired boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25). Bizarre! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Mix and Match Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to promote unique combinations of formal and casual wear to attract a wider range of customers. - **Extravagant Accessories:** Opportunity for accessories retailers to develop bold and eye-catching items to enhance more traditional formal wear. - **Bold Styling:** Opportunity for fashion stylists to push boundaries and experiment with unconventional combinations of clothing styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the mix and match fashion trend and expand their offerings to include more unconventional clothing options. - **Accessories Retail:** Retailers can create and market bold accessories specifically designed to compliment formal wear with a unique twist. - **Fashion Styling:** Stylists can push creative boundaries and showcase unconventional styling options to provide a unique experience for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Ambitious Luxury Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Elevated Basics Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md)