# Dark Derby-Inspired Fashion Leather and Lace Take Over the Derby in the New Jason Kim Editorial By | Published 2013-05-08 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jason-kim-editorial References: [visualoptimism.blogspot](http://visualoptimism.blogspot.ca/2013/05/derby-season-josephine-skriver-by-jason.html) & [vmagazine](http://www.vmagazine.com/site/content/1001/derby-season) In his new editorial for V Magazine, Jason Kim has succeeded in transforming traditional derby fashion from play-it-safe pastels to risky choices involving a lot of leather. Titled ‘Derby Season,’ this editorial shows model Josephine Skriver in a series of all-black, no-nonsense outfits; it's an ironic twist on the usual derby fashion. Each of the photos indicates a self-reflexive shift from the traditional to the [avant-garde](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). One photo shows Skriver wearing a derby-style hat, but instead of the soft, floppy fabric the traditional derby visitor is accustomed to seeing, the piece is made entirely of a stiff, wiry material. Another shot shows Skriver holding a leather whip, while wearing pearls, leather gloves and a masculine derby-style hat, shattering the submissive female archetype. With this editorial, Kim is clearly attempting to highlight the recent [rejection of traditional fashion by women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren)—and the effect is staggering. These outfits are magnificently original and strong, but I doubt they’ll be seen at the Queen’s derby any time soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Derby Fashion:** Traditional pastels are being replaced by risky choices which involve a lot of leather and black attire, transforming derby fashion. - **Leather and Lace Fashion:** Leather and lace are being incorporated in Derby fashion, breaking traditional norms. - **Self-reflexive Derby Style:** Derby style is undergoing a self-reflexive shift from traditional to avant-garde, showcased in recent photo-shoots. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can explore dark and edgy themes in their Derby collections, taking inspiration from leather and lace designs and creating unique pieces to break away from traditional pastels. - **Luxury Industry:** Luxury brands can conduct research on consumer preferences for unconventional derby fashion and capitalize on this emerging trend. - **Equestrian Industry:** The equestrian industry can explore ways to incorporate leather and lace in traditional equestrian wear to create a new range of Derby fashion attire. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md) - [Whisky-Holding Derby Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-lids.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Unformal Derby-Style Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jalisco.md) - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)