# Edgy Tape-Accented Editorials The Kip Lott Lafayette Fashion Story is Unconventionally Groomed By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kip-lott-lafayette References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/lafayette/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/category/exclusive/) The Kip Lott 'Lafayette' fashion story is the photographer's latest editorial exclusive for style website F****** Young! Online. This electric-hued image series embraces a wardrobe of youth-infused staples from Lafayette Lemon. Models Christian Torres at The Clutts Agency and Dragonfly's Bradley Schudt star in the studio-based photoshoot that features tape-accented eyebrow and hair applications. These applications are electric-hued and are both a visually intriguing and unconventional grooming accent. Christian and Bradley pose in vanguard [menswear pieces with an athletic-wear inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). The versatile model duo shines in a series of [color-blocked ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo), sporty casuals and [sculptural footwear accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection) that are hand-picked by Landon Simpson. The visionary stylist is also responsible for the guys' extreme grooming looks and doubles as hair and makeup artist on set. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 66% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Youth-infused Staples:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of youth-infused fashion staples that incorporate unconventional grooming accents. - **Athletic-wear Inspiration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new line of athletic-wear inspired menswear that combines vibrant color-blocked ensembles with sculptural footwear accessories. - **Extreme Grooming Looks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a range of extreme grooming products that feature tape-accented eyebrow and hair applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Within the fashion industry, explore new ways to incorporate unconventional grooming accents into youth-infused staples. - **Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Within the beauty industry, develop innovative grooming products that feature tape-accented eyebrow and hair applications. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: In the field of photography, experiment with unconventional grooming looks to create visually intriguing editorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Ambitious Luxury Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Brand Staple-Highlighting Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rathbonenewman.md) - [Urban Deconstructed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louther-x-carhartt-wip-fw25.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md)