# Hipster Boy Scout Fashion The Hero Magazine 'Spring Forward' Editorial Anticipates SS13 Menswear By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-10-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-magazine-spring-forward-editorial References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/fashioneditorial/bastiaan-van-gaalen-appears-in-hero-magazine-layered-for-springsummer-2013) & [hero-zine](http://www.hero-zine.com/) The Hero Magazine 'Spring Forward' editorial takes on the Spring 2013 menswear season with a preppy feel. Model Bastiaan Van Gaalen is dapper in this editorial that showcases an opulent look in menswear. The color palette and [layering in this editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke) entices with a seemingly optimistic take on the new spring collections. Styled by Elisabeth Fraserbell, this editorial features pieces by fashion houses like Givenchy and [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-x-the-devil-wears-prada). Captured by photographer Thomas Lohr, this piece gives off an air of debonair and playful attitude. The standout garments are captured with a [vintage feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles) that entices with its hip appeal. Youthful and unabashedly cool, the Hero Magazine Spring Forward editorial is sure to provide fashion inspiration for fashion savvy men looking to make a statement this spring 2013. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Preppy Menswear:** Opulent and optimistic menswear collections with a preppy feel offer opportunities for brands to tap into the growing popularity of this style. - **Layered Styling:** The use of layering in menswear creates an intriguing aesthetic that can be explored by designers to bring innovation and uniqueness to their collections. - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** The vintage feel captured in this editorial presents an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate nostalgia and retro elements in their designs, appealing to consumers seeking a sense of history and authenticity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can leverage the opulent and preppy menswear trend by infusing their collections with high-quality materials and exclusive designs. - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can incorporate playful and vintage-inspired elements into their work to create captivating imagery that resonates with a wide audience. - **Men's Fashion Retail:** Retailers specializing in men's fashion can curate collections that embrace layered styling, catering to customers looking for unique and fashion-forward wardrobe options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Seasonal Change Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transition-collection.md) - [Western-Influenced Spring Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-capsule.md) - [Elevated Casual Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md)