# Gilded Face Embellishments The Golden Boy Editorial by Dennis Weber is Artistic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-boy-editorial-by-dennis-weber References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/robin-ahrens-is-the-golden-boy-by-dennis-weber/) & [models](http://models.com/models/robin-ahrens) The Golden Boy editorial by Dennis Weber captures model Robin Ahrens. Adorned with a cluster of gold leafed elements, the model's face is embellished and decorated in an unusual manner. The [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-bronco-bricc) Europe models dons a wardrobe rich in earthy tones. Whether posing in lightweight knits, tailored outerwear or bearing his body in shirtless shots, the rising star showcases a face to remember. Captivating and artfully executed, this conceptual portrait series replaces traditional accessories with ornate elements that resemble a second skin. These bold pieces leave Robin looking angelic and god-like. The Golden Boy editorial by Dennis Weber showcases a series of [simplistic menswear selects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips) that are juxtaposed against [avant-garde accessory pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2). Featuring an imaginative concept and vivid photographic imagery, this stunning shoot is visually intriguing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 79% | 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 - **Gilded Face Embellishments:** Opportunity for the beauty industry to create innovative, artistic and unique ways to decorate and enhance the face. - **Unconventional Accessories:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to explore avant-garde, ornate accessories that deviate from traditional designs. - **Conceptual Portrait Photography:** Opportunity for the photography industry to create visually intriguing and imaginative portraits that push artistic boundaries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty:** Opportunity for the beauty industry to develop and market products that involve gold leafed embellishments for the face. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to create and sell unconventional and avant-garde accessory pieces. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with conceptual portrait photography, using unconventional elements and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Star-Studded Men's Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-bottled-beyond.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md)