# Eclectically Militant Portraiture The Flamboyant Editorial by Kip Lott Features Ornate Accessories By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kip-lott References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/flamboyant/) & [kiplottphotography](http://kiplottphotography.com/) Wallflower Management's Logan and Kim Dawson Agency's Cameron star in the 'Flamboyant' image series by photographer Kip Lott. The model duo channels [retro army officers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles) as they pose amidst an eclectic studio setting that is designed by their visionary photographer. Resembling historical paintings, this striking studio imagery highlights a militant menswear wardrobe that is hand-picked by Landon Simpson stylist Uel White who pairs [tailored blazers and rugged outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) with eccentrically ornate accessories that vary from headwear to gleaming jewels. Models Logan and Cameron transform into elegant army gentleman while sporting a mixed wardrobe from affordable retail giants [H&M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) and Zara along with exclusively designed pieces by BLiNk Couture. Moreover, the 'Flamboyant' editorial by photographer Kip Lott is the latest exclusive image series for style publication F****** Young! Online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 60% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Army Aesthetic:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate military-inspired designs with ornate accessories for a unique retro army aesthetic. - **Eclectic Studio Settings:** Potential for photographers and studios to create visually stunning imagery by combining diverse elements and themes in studio settings. - **Affordable Luxury Fashion:** Potential for retail giants like H&M and Zara to collaborate with exclusive designers to create high-quality and affordable luxury fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion photographers to create unique and visually striking editorial imagery. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to collaborate with creative designers in order to offer unique and affordable fashion pieces. - **Style Publications:** Potential for style publications to feature exclusive image series that showcase innovative fashion styles and themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection.md) - [Ambitious Luxury Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md)