# Infatuated Adolescent Male Editorials Jesse Jacobs' 'The Boy Next Door' Shoot Inspires Young Love By Erin Fox | Published 2012-09-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesse-jacobs-the-boy-next-door References: [theones2watch](http://www.theones2watch.com/newwave/9028) & [jessejacobsphoto.tumblr](http://jessejacobsphoto.tumblr.com/) Named after a term uncommon to society, Jesse Jacobs' 'The Boy Next Door' captures the [reverse role of gender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) infatuation. With demure shots, clean-cut clothing and a [dreamy model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection), Jacobs focuses on appropriately mastering a heartthrob appeal to a female audience. Capturing infatuation involves model Matthew Logos and stylist Rene Fragoso in a collaborative effort to unmask the face behind young love. With soft lighting, shaded scenes and effortless hipster style, Jacob re-invents a [minimalist setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit) to each snap of the lens. Stylist Fragoso uses hipster-inspired clothing mixed with preppy polos to offset the idea of the high school sweetheart mindset. The reverse gender role of the editorial leaves readers nostalgic in this modern world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reverse Gender Role Fashion:** Opportunity for clothing brands to tap into the nostalgia and romanticism of traditional gender roles by mixing and reversing them to appeal to modern audiences. - **Dreamy Male Model Photography:** Opportunity for fashion and lifestyle brands to capture and market the romanticized male image to infatuated female audiences. - **Nostalgic Minimalist Aesthetic:** Opportunity for home decor and lifestyle brands to leverage the appeal of simple and clean aesthetics by offering classic and minimalistic designs with a modern twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunities to create gender-bending fashion lines with a nostalgic yet modern twist to appeal to infatuated audiences. - **Photography:** Opportunities to create dreamy photographs and editorial shoots that capture a romanticized male image for fashion and lifestyle brands. - **Home Decor:** Opportunities to offer minimalistic classic designs with a modern twist that appeal to the romantic and nostalgic feelings of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md)