# Haute Hobby Shoots The Gerard Freidl Technikart Editorial Features Couture Sportswear By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerard-freidl-technikart References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/gerhard-freidl-technikart/) & [technikart](http://www.technikart.com/) The Gerard Freidl Technikart editorial features sleek sportswear styles that present a contemporary and high-fashion take on classic athletic wear. Gerard shines in a shoot that shines a spotlight on the hobbies of the rich and powerful. From [tennis and fencing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courtside-collection) to cricket and croquet, this [chic sportswear shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room) is the epitome of status and wealth. Exuding attitude, character and plenty of fashion flair, this portrait series puts emphasis on clean-cut casuals. Captured by the lens of fashion photographer Thomas Laisne, the model poses along a female costar and sports a rich wardrobe of ivy-league selects fit for a gentleman. From [sleek varsity jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wardrobing) to sharp-suited separates, this bold shoot is all about stand-out statement pieces. Pairing neutrals with bright bursts of color, the Gerard Freidl Technikart editorial chronicles haute hobby dressing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 54% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Haute Hobby Dressing:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create luxury sportswear with a mix of classic athletic wear and high-fashion flair. - **Sleek Sportswear Styles:** Opportunity for retailers to offer athletic wear with a contemporary and high-fashion take. - **Stand-out Statement Pieces:** Opportunity for fashion accessories designers to create bold, eye-catching pieces to pair with athletic wear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Innovative designers can take inspiration from haute hobby dressing trends to create new collections with a twist on classic athletic wear. - **Athletic Wear Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of sportswear with a high-fashion take by offering sleek and stylish athletic wear. - **Fashion Accessories:** Innovation opportunities for fashion accessories designers to create bold, eye-catching pieces to pair with athletic wear for a stand-out statement look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Fall Tennis Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-fw25-tennis.md) - [Fashion-Forward Tennis Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-activewear.md) - [Heritage Tennis Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways.md) - [Sleek Luxury Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-technogym.md) - [Refined Active Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ted-baker-sport.md) - [Modern Sport-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wardrobing.md) - [Football Series Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-series.md) - [Traditional Football-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitre-and-lack.md) - [Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-x-clot.md)