# Androgynous Rocker Portrayals The Lee by Darren Black Image Series Pays Homage to Iconic Musicians By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-by-darren-black References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/fresh-faces/lee-darren-black/) & [darrenblackphotography](http://www.darrenblackphotography.com/) The Lee by Darren Black portrait series shines the spotlight on the AMCK models face who channels an [androgynous rockstar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) from the 70s era. Inspired by a retro menswear aesthetic, the photoshoot's eccentric wardrobe features an array of [body conscious garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) that range from skin-tight pleather pants to sheer netted shirts. Whether posing shirtless or sporting a crowned headpiece, curly haired model Lee channels a gender-bending 70s rock star. This striking in studio editorial features a series of high contrast images that are displayed in a [monochromatic palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25). Paying homage to legendary rockers Jim Morrison and Mick Jagger, the Lee by Darren Black image series channels rock icon styling that transcends generation with its signature brand of androgyny. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Androgynous Rock Stars:** There is an opportunity to create clothing lines that evoke classic rock imagery with a modern portrayal of androgyny. - **Retro Menswear Aesthetic:** Designers can create new fashion lines influenced by androgynous 70s aesthetics, but updated with modern cuts and materials. - **High Contrast Monochromatic Photography:** There is potential for photographers to explore different variations of high contrast monochromatic photography for fashion editorials that evoke the rockstar imagery. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the retro 70s style to create clothing lines that feature androgynous rock star styles. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with high contrast monochromatic photography, similar to the Lee by Darren Black image series, for fashion editorials for magazines and advertising campaigns. - **Music:** Musicians can use the iconic styles of rock stars from the past to create new androgynous styles for their performances or even start a new music movement in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Glamorous Rockstar-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-doll.md) - [Retro Nightclub-Themed Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffrey-loverboy-1.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md)