# Retro Race Car Editorials The Liaison Rouge Portrait Series is Chic and Cinematic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liaison-rouge References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/patrick-kafka-by-kosmas-pavlos-in-liaison-rouge/) & [tumblr](http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/kosmas-pavlos) Photographer Kos­mas Pav­los captures Aus­trian model Patrick Kafka and his costar Ilvie Wit­tek in the Liaison Rouge editorial. Sporting a slew of [sophisticated knits and sleek suiting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25), the male model exudes a retro elegance while his counterpart sports glamorous animal-printed ensembles. This classic and refined portrait series showcases luxe runway looks from fashion heavyweights Giorgio Armani and Yves Saint Laurent among others. From its [cinematic allure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) to its vivid visual contrast, the Liaison Rouge editorial features a vibrant wardrobe of vintage-inspired favorites. Patrick and Ilvie are outfitted by stylist Felix Lebl­hu­ber who creates an undeniably glamorous fashion story keeping in tune with a [retro racer aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-and-orlebar-brown). From its fiery red hot-rod vehicle to its dapperly displayed wardrobe, this portrait series is the epitome of opulence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 45% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Elegance:** Opportunities for creating modern fashion collections with a nostalgic twist, embracing classic and refined styles. - **Vintage-inspired Favorites:** Potential for designing and marketing clothing lines that capture the essence of the past, appealing to consumers seeking nostalgic fashion trends. - **Cinematic Fashion Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating visually stunning and story-driven fashion campaigns that evoke a cinematic experience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to capitalize on the demand for retro-inspired clothing and accessories. - **Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to explore new creative approaches by combining fashion and storytelling in visually captivating editorials. - **Automotive:** Possibilities for car companies to collaborate with fashion brands and photographers to create unique campaigns that feature vintage-style vehicles as iconic props. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-car-couture.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Luxury Vehicle-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aim-leon-dore-x-porsche.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Leisure Performance Style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-and-orlebar-brown.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Reinvented Motorcross Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-x-fox-lab.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)