# Offbeat Athleticwear Editorials The Homo Ludens Elle Netherlands Fashion Story is Eccentric By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homo-ludens-elle-netherlands References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/homo-ludens/) & [elle.nl](http://www.elle.nl/) Frederik Meijnen and Tino Thielens star in the 'Homo Ludens' [Elle Netherlands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-by-elle-collection) editorial. The Major Paris faces are captured by the lens of photographer Wendelien Daan while posing in a series of eccentric studio shots. Dressed in an eccentric wardrobe of athleticwear, the guys pull off bold statement tees, metallic bomber jackets and oversized sweaters from the likes of [Burberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-commute), Givenchy and [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) among a slew of others. From opposing stripe ensembles and heavily layered knits to oversized top and short combinations, the expressive 'Homo Ludens' Elle Netherlands editorial defies tradition and shines a light on eclectic wardrobe picks and avant garde model poses. Whether channeling athletes or dancers, models Frederik and Tino exude a youthful and carefree air that is synonymous with their effortlessly elegant look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 89% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eccentric Athleticwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of athleticwear that combines bold statements, metallic elements, and oversized designs. - **Opposing Stripe Ensembles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a fashion line that embraces contrasting stripe patterns in unconventional ways. - **Avant Garde Model Poses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a new approach to model poses that challenges traditional norms and showcases avant-garde fashion designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate eccentric and avant-garde elements into mainstream fashion brands. - **Athleticwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge the worlds of fashion and athleticwear by creating unique and expressive athletic apparel. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional model poses and studio techniques to create visually stunning fashion editorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitesse.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Genderless Court-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-4.md) - [Black-Tonal Olympian Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-kinetic-denim.md) - [Traditional Football-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitre-and-lack.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Gaming Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-martine-rose-campaign.md) - [Luxe Formal Menswear Campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-ss26.md) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md)