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# Retro Opulence Editorials
Horse Magazine's 1990's Story is a Throwback to the Era's Summer Styles

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-07 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-magazine
References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/fabio-mancini-horse-santiago-esteban/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Fabio.Mancini.Official)

[Horse Magazine's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-power-collection) "1990's" image series features top model Fabio Mancini. The famous face is captured by photographer Santiago Esteban's lens while posing in a wardrobe of [nostalgic and opulent menswear looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026).

Clad in looks from Italian fashion house [Versace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-fw25), the model pulls off baroque-printed tees, gold medallion accessories and vivid varsity jackets that are hand-picked by wardrobe stylist Abraham Gutierrez. Gutierrez is also in charge of the story's art direction and stark set design that is both dark and dramatic.

Hair and makeup for Horse Magazine's "1990's" image series is courtesy of Montse Ribalta. The beauty expert works alongside the editorial's stylist to transform Fabio into a style-setter with a flair for flashy menswear looks. The model pulls of Versace's vivid staples and proves that the 90s are back and here to stay.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Nostalgic Fashion:** There is a growing trend of embracing retro fashion styles from the 1990s, as seen in Horse Magazine's '1990's' image series.
- **Opulent Men's Fashion:** Opulent menswear looks with baroque prints, gold accessories, and vivid jackets are becoming popular, as showcased in the editorial.
- **Dark and Dramatic Styling:** Styling featuring dark and dramatic set designs is gaining popularity, as demonstrated in Horse Magazine's '1990's' image series.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion designers and brands can tap into the nostalgia for the 1990s and create opulent menswear collections.
- **Photography:** Photographers can explore the trend of 90s fashion and create editorial shoots that capture the nostalgia and opulence.
- **Beauty and Makeup:** Beauty experts and makeup artists can offer services that transform individuals into style-setters inspired by the flashy menswear looks of the 90s.

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