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# Sublime Surfer Editorials
GQ Style Germany's Dunkles Paradies Story is Effortlessly Cool

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-19 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gq-style-germany
References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/dunkles-paradies/) & [gq-magazin.de](http://www.gq-magazin.de/)

Supermodel Travis Smith stars in "Dunkles Paradies", a [summer-themed editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilebrequin-x-joel-mesler) for GQ Style Germany's latest instalment. The long-haired face is captured by photographer Daniel Riera's lens while posing amidst palm trees and in the water.

Dressed in a range of vanguard sportswear styles, Travis channels a modern surfer with a flair for eccentric fashions. Styling for GQ Style Germany's "Dunkles Paradies" fashion story is courtesy of Tobias Frericks who dresses Travis in graphic statement tees, floral jacket prints and [textural knitwear pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-swimwear) that are youthful and effortlessly cool in their aesthetic.

The designer fashions featured in this series include pieces from [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-ss26), Dior Homme and Calvin Klein collection along with a slew of other familiar labels.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.4/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Modern Surfer Style:** The trend of modern surfer style in fashion presents an opportunity for brands to create innovative and unique sportswear designs.
- **Graphic Statement Tees:** The trend of graphic statement tees in fashion opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in print technology and customization.
- **Youthful and Effortlessly Cool Aesthetics:** The trend of youthful and effortlessly cool aesthetics in fashion offers an opportunity for brands to create disruptive designs that cater to the taste of younger consumers.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can tap into the trend of modern surfer style to introduce new collections and attract a younger, style-conscious audience.
- **Textile Printing:** The textile printing industry can leverage the trend of graphic statement tees to develop innovative printing techniques and offer personalized design options.
- **Youth Fashion:** The youth fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of youthful and effortlessly cool aesthetics to create disruptive fashion lines that resonate with the target demographic.

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