# High School Musical Meets Grease Retro-Cool Elle Photoshoot By Ayman | Published 2008-08-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-school-musical-grease-elle-august-2008 References: [elle](http://www.elle.com/photoshoot/14111/zac-efron-vanessa-hudgens-ashley-tisdale-high-school-musical.html) & [elle](http://www.elle.com/photoshoot/14111/zac-efron-vanessa-hudgens-ashley-tisdale-high-school-musical.html) The stars of the hugely successful High School Musical, Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale get the 'Grease' treatment in a cool photo shoot by photographer Tierney Gearon. The nod to the original teenage musical is featured in the September 2008 issue of [Elle magazine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-by-elle-collection). Grease was released exactly 30 years ago. The teenage icons were styled by Kate Lanphear in [Grease-style fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-x-clueless-doll) and with [retro hair dos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-gloss-campaign). While the three of them looked good, Zac Efron stole the show and delivered the best poses and images. The accompanying piece, which is written by Andrew Goldman, explores what makes a successful teenage musical. He also predicts that Efron will be a breakout star thanks to a 'magnetic quality' that elevated the likes of Warren Beatty, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, and Justin Timberlake. Earlier this year, Frances Bean Cobain recreated Grease for Harper's Bazaar: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Teenage Musical Revivals:** There is a growing trend of reviving classic teenage musicals, such as High School Musical meets Grease, to capitalize on nostalgia and attract new audiences. - **Retro Styling and Fashion:** The use of retro styling, as seen in the Grease-inspired photo shoot for Elle magazine, is a popular trend that appeals to a sense of nostalgia and vintage aesthetics. - **Breakout Star Predictions:** Predicting breakout stars, like Zac Efron, who possess a magnetic quality reminiscent of previous successful actors, can create new opportunities for talent management and production companies. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of teenage musical revivals to create new films, stage productions, and television series that cater to a nostalgic audience and capitalize on familiar themes. - **Fashion and Styling:** The retro styling and fashion trend showcased in the Elle magazine photoshoot presents opportunities for fashion brands, stylists, and publications to create nostalgic-inspired collections, editorials, and campaigns. - **Talent Management:** The prediction and cultivation of breakout stars, like Zac Efron, offer opportunities for talent management firms to identify and represent emerging talents who possess the potential to capture public attention and drive success in the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throwback-collection.md) - [Summertime Skincare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cortizone10-and-dylan-efron.md) - [Musical Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-bonding-concentrate.md) - [Reimagined Pop-Culture Music Genres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-new-sound.md) - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md) - [80s-Style Actress-Approved Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-active.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude-x-mean-girls.md) - [Actress-Crafted Burrito Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-bowl.md)