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# Chromatic Beachwear Captures
The Neon at Dusk Editorial by Joseph Bleu is Subtly Suggestive

By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-08-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-bleu
References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/photography/joseph-bleu/duane-j-moreno-model/) & [josephbleu.blogspot](http://www.josephbleu.blogspot.com)

Entitled 'Neon at Dusk', this chromatic image series by Joseph Bleu features fresh face Duane J. Moreno. The model newcomer poses beachside while sporting a [vibrantly hued and pattern-enriched wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club) of [skin-tight swimwear skivvies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop), loose-fitting shorts and summer-ready shirts.

Duane is outfitted by wardrobe stylist Horacio Hamlet who dresses him in a number of bold color combinations and youthful eyewear accessories that don a polarized lens look.

The 'Neon at Dusk' beachwear story by photographer Joseph Bleu is lensed at dusk and features striking views of its scenic seaside setting. The editorial is a fresh and cool look at the [season's upcoming swimwear styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection) and offers up a series of body-conscious images that are subtly suggestive while remaining tasteful for their viewer.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Chromatic Beachwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials for vibrant and pattern-enriched swimwear designs.
- **Fresh-face Models:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use AI and virtual reality technology to create realistic and diverse virtual models for fashion editorials.
- **Youthful Eyewear Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion with smart technology to create sunglasses that offer augmented reality features.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology in traditional fashion shows to create immersive virtual experiences for viewers.
- **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered cameras that can capture high-quality images in low-light settings for fashion editorials.
- **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with nanotechnology to create fabrics that can change color and patterns on demand.

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