# Womenswear-Sporting Gents The Hero Magazine ‘Panda Rock’ Editorial Showcases Urbane St By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-magazine-panda-rock References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/fashioneditorial/nicola-formichetti-styles-jonathan-bauer-hayden-for-hero-magazine) & [hero-zine](http://www.hero-zine.com/) Taking an unconventional approach to both menswear and editorial layout, the Hero Magazine ‘[Panda Rock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-dunk-tshirts)’ spread was styled by Nicola Formichetti. Formichetti is best known for his excellence in womenswear design at [Mugler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mugler1), yet his eclectic style and outstanding personal branding have made him infamous in his own respect. In this piece for Hero Magazine, his ultra-modern aesthetic shines with the fragmented layout of the editorial, as well as the [highly avant-garde nature of styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) that has a male model sporting women’s clothing. Model Jonathan Bauer-Hayden enhances the rebellious spirit of this fashion story sporting garments that are very punk-chic. With its ode to edgy attitude and superb styling the Hero Magazine Panda Rock challenges notions of conventional menswear to redefine the urbane hipster gentleman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unconventional Menswear:** The Hero Magazine 'Panda Rock' spread showcases an unconventional approach to menswear, opening up opportunities for designers to push the boundaries of traditional fashion. - **Fragmented Layout:** The fragmented layout of the editorial in Hero Magazine's 'Panda Rock' creates a visually striking experience, inspiring content creators to explore unique and innovative ways to present their work. - **Gender-bending Styling:** The male model sporting women's clothing in the Hero Magazine 'Panda Rock' editorial challenges gender norms, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to create gender-fluid fashion collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The unconventional menswear and gender-bending styling showcased in the Hero Magazine 'Panda Rock' spread presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to embrace inclusivity and diversity in their designs. - **Publishing:** The fragmented layout and avant-garde nature of the Hero Magazine 'Panda Rock' editorial highlights opportunities for publishing companies to experiment with unique editorial designs and attract a broader audience. - **Modeling:** The rebellious spirit and punk-chic styling portrayed by the male model in the Hero Magazine 'Panda Rock' spread create space for modeling agencies to embrace diversity and challenge traditional beauty standards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md)