# Flamboyant Wrestler Fashions The Laurence Ellis i-D Magazine Feature Celebrates Sporty Styling By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laurence-ellis-id-magazine References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/would-you-rather-play-it-safe-and-be-good-or-take-a-chance-and-be-great/) & [i-donline](http://i-donline.com/) James Farrar, Jourdan Copeland, Harry Scola and a slew of others top models channel [flamboyantly dressed wrestling stars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) as they pos in a Laurence Ellis i-D magazine feature editorial. The models are outfitted by stylist Elgar Johnson who hand picks their designer-enriched wardrobe staples. From John Galliano's electric hued statement tees to Versace's [embellished vests and opulent belt accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit), this [couture sportswear editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room) displays a 'more is more' visual aesthetic. Featured in the publication's Spring 2013 issue, the Laurence Ellis i-D magazine feature editorial's title asks one 'Would You Rather Play It Safe And Be Good, Or Take A Chance And Be Great?'. From its luxe designer wardrobe to its brightly hued backdrop, this over-the-top fashion story exudes a loud and flamboyant air. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 76% | 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 - **Sporty Couture Wear Trend:** There may be an opportunity for sportswear designers and apparel businesses to expand their market by incorporating flamboyant designs and luxe materials into their products as consumers embrace a more flamboyant style. - **More-is-more Visual Trend:** With consumers seeking more vibrant and excessive designs, there may be an opening for designers to push their creative boundaries in creating something visually luxurious and flamboyant. - **Wrestling-inspired Fashion Trend:** Designers and fashion businesses may be able to tap into the wrestling genre and create bolder, more exciting apparel with the use of vibrant colors and eye-catching embellishments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry could capitalize on incorporating flamboyant, wrestling-inspired designs with luxurious materials to cater to a growing audience looking for more daring and extravagant designer clothing. - **Sportswear Industry:** The sportswear industry could capitalize on incorporating flamboyant, wrestling-inspired designs with luxurious materials to cater to a growing audience looking for more daring and extravagant activewear. - **Photography Industry:** The photography industry may have the opportunity to experiment with over-the-top, flamboyant designs to create more dynamic and edgy fashion editorials, potentially attracting more clients who seek bold and visually appealing content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Queer Wool Runway Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wool-survive.md) - [Victory-Inspired Premium Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-collection.md) - [Locker Room-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room.md) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md)