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# Regal Rogue Editorials
The 'How to Spend It' Series in the Financial Times is Seasonally Stylish

By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-12-12 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-spend-it
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/12/the-financial-times-how-to-spend-it-editorial/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/king-crimson/)

Showcasing the camera skills of photographer Damien Foxe, the 'How to Spend It' editorial, which is now featured as a weekly online publication thanks to The Financial Times, boasts the top picks of the winter season for men's fashion. Featuring model Jacob Coupe, 'How to Spend It' mixes and matches a variety of luxury brands including Raf Simons, Paul Smith and Alexander McQueen, to create various [festive-inspired looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chteau-divoires).

Throughout the editorial, Coupe can be seen wearing rich burgundies, deep reds and dark oranges, creating a palette of colors that perfectly complement the [holiday season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025). With vivid colors, regal fashions and seasonally suitable accents, 'How to Spend It' offers the perfect balance of [luxury men's fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) and holiday cheer.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Luxury Men's Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create regal and festive-inspired collections for the holiday season.
- **Seasonal Color Palettes:** Opportunity for color experts to develop rich burgundy, deep red, and dark orange palettes for seasonal fashion and home decor.
- **Online Editorial Publications:** Opportunity for publishers to create digital platforms featuring top picks and trend insights for men's fashion.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the holiday season to showcase regal and festive-inspired collections for men.
- **Color Consulting:** Color experts can offer services to develop seasonal color palettes for fashion brands and home decor.
- **Publishing:** Publishers can tap into the demand for trend-focused online editorial publications in the men's fashion industry.

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