# Retro-Chic Style Manuals The Le Blazer A La Francaise En 10 Lecons Editorial is Dapper By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-blazer-a-la-francaise-en-10-lecons References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/wilhelmina-models/nicolas-ripoll-gq-france/) The 'Le Blazer A La Francaise En 10 Lecons' editorial is featured in the April 2012 issue of GQ France. Starring model Nicolas Ripoll, this chic shoot is a sharply dressed style manual for the fashion-conscious gentleman. Showcasing ten ways to wear the classic blazer, this bold editorial spread is a sleek style guide. Well-kept and polished, this guide explores a slew of jacket-accessorized looks that include geek-chic, retro-infused and [sporty styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wardrobing). Outfitted by James Sleaford, this debonair menswear manual is photographer by Giovanni Zaccagnini
. Impeccably tailored and crisply cut, this shoot shines a spotlight on [patterned shirts and light-weight knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26) that are paired with full suits as well as [linen, tweed and denim blazer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coast-ivy-collection) looks. The 'Le Blazer A La Francaise En 10 Lecons' GQ France editorial spread is a sleek style manual that presents the fashionable male with the latest styles perfect for the upcoming season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 90% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-chic Style:** An opportunity for retailers to capitalize on renewed interest in vintage aesthetics by reviving or restyling previous fashion trends. - **Menswear Fashion:** Opportunities for innovators to explore and invent new fashion trends or tools. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainability in fashion production and the use of eco-friendly materials could be a game changer in the fashion industry ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The industry can utilize vintage-inspired themes and sustainable fashion trends to cater to the growing demand for ethical and environmentally conscious options. - **Photography and Videography:** New tools and innovations in the photography and videography industry can help fashion spread the latest and emerging trends. - **Retail and E-commerce:** The retail industry can capitalize on this trend by offering experience-led purchases that take enthusiasts deeper into the world of fashion and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Jacket-Honoring Anniversary Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g9-anniversary.md) - [Timeless Tweed Blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowan-blazer.md) - [Tailored Apparel Line-Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coast-ivy-collection.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md)