# Debonair Traveller Portraits The Isaac Carew Elle Men China Fashion Feature is Retro Infused By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isaac-carew-elle-men-china References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/isaac-carew-elle-men-china/) & [ellechina](http://www.ellechina.com/men/) The Isaac Carew Elle Men China editorial embraces retro elegance that is displayed through a debonair wardrobe of [tailored suit sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26), sharp collared shirts and Italian inspired summer attire that is perfect for a [stylish traveller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade). Isaac takes in European city sights and poses streetside in an image series by photographer Lionel Guyou. Stylist Birgitte Marht dresses the model in a wardrobe of linen suiting, colorful separates and statement accessories that include polka dot patterned neckties and summer-ready straw hats. The Isaac Carew Elle Men China fashion story revives a [retro menswear aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) for a new generation of style setters. Displaying the perfect mix of masculinity and sheer sophistication, this chic tourist editorial evokes a tasteful and gentlemanly air that appeals to the seasoned stylite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Elegance:** There is an opportunity to incorporate retro elements into modern fashion, through the use of tailored suits, sharp collared shirts, and Italian inspired summer attire. - **Colorful Separates:** Bold colors and patterns in separates, statement accessories and neckties add a touch of personality to classic suiting for men. - **Tourist Editorial:** A new generation of style setters can be engaged by creating tourist editorials that evoke a tasteful and gentlemanly air. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion retailers can create collections inspired by retro, elegant, and colorful menswear that will appeal to modern customers’ sense of style. - **Tourism:** Tourism destinations and travel companies could incorporate stylish fashion editorials and looks into their marketing materials and create themed experiences for visitors. - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage the trend of retro fashion, elegance, and statement accessories to create unique photo shoots for fashion editorials and campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Luxe Travel Essentials Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-cleverley-x-zachary-weiss.md) - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md) - [Tailored Apparel Line-Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coast-ivy-collection.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md)