# Candid Street Youth Captures Kate Cox Captures Allen Taylor and Ben Horsfield for VMan By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-cox-vman References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/allen-taylor-ben-horsfield-kate-cox/) & [vman](http://vman.com/) Allen Taylor and Ben Horsfield star in this candid street youth editorial by photographer Kate Cox. Channeling fashion-forward city kids, the guys pose on street corners and in alleyways while donning a wardrobe of edgy, designer pieces. Styling for the VMan "Sporting Goods" exclusive is courtesy of Desi Lazarova who dresses Allen and Ben in a range of oversized statement tees, fitted athletic suits and bomber jacket garments that embody today's [edgy altheticwear aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diary-1999). The guys pull off vivid pieces from a number of labels that include James Long, [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zne-collection) and Christopher Shannon among other names. Edgy publication VMan is known for setting a vanguard tone when it comes to fashion and their latest [menswear shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-ss26) is no exception to this tradition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Street Youth Fashion:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in expanding street youth fashion into mainstream fashion culture. - **Edgy Athleticwear Aesthetic:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating edgy athleticwear designs that appeal to the fashion-forward urban youth. - **Candid Street Photography:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in utilizing candid street photography for fashion editorial shoots to create a more authentic and relatable representation of fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate street youth fashion and the edgy athleticaesthetic into their design practices to keep up with evolving trends and appeal to younger demographics. - **Photography:** The photography industry can innovate by using candid street photography to capture fashion moments and challenge traditional posed fashion photography. - **Athleticwear:** The athleticwear industry can innovate by incorporating edgier and more daring designs that appeal to fashion and streetwear fans, not just sports enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Youth Streetwear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diary-1999.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Storytelling-Forward Footwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-meets-knu.md) - [Athlete Celebrity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zne-collection.md) - [Rider-Collaborated Sneaker Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-authentic-high.md) - [Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans.md)