# Vanguard Surfer Portraits F****** Young! Online's Life’s a Beach Editorials Boasts Sporty Looks By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifes-a-beach References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/lifes-beach/#.U7v8dfldUV0) & [dmitrybukreev](http://dmitrybukreev.com/) Romain de Gottrau channels a [fashion-forward surfer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-queer-surf) in F****** Young! Online's "Life's a Beach" editorial by Dmitry Bukreev. The vanguard image series is styled with pieces from Marina Chedel and is lensed amidst a vibrant, studio setting. Romain sports long and wet-haired locks that are courtesy of beauty team Nathalie and Gudi Briner. In addition to its pastel-hued palette, this editorial also features glow-in-the-dark images that display illuminated wardrobe picks and contrasting lighting. F****** Young! Online's "Life's a Beach" image series highlights vivid wardrobe styling that is a fresh and modern take on [classic sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2). These menswear staples play with proportion and display [oversized and cocooned silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logo-ribbed-knit-tank) that are both architectural and subtly avant-garde in their aesthetic. Image Credit: Dmitry Bukreev ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 35% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion-forward Sportswear:** The trend of fashion-forward sportswear offers an opportunity for brands to innovate with fresh and modern takes on classic athletic apparel. - **Vibrant Studio Settings:** The trend of vibrant studio settings presents an opportunity for photographers and creative professionals to experiment with bold color palettes and dynamic lighting techniques. - **Glow-in-the-dark Fashion:** The trend of glow-in-the-dark fashion creates disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to incorporate illuminated elements into their garments, adding a unique and futuristic twist. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of fashion-forward sportswear to create innovative designs and capture the interest of consumers seeking trendy athletic apparel. - **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of vibrant studio settings to offer clients unique and visually striking photoshoot experiences. - **Design:** The design industry can explore the trend of glow-in-the-dark fashion to create innovative products and improve visibility in low-light environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2024-menswear-collection.md) - [Men's Summer Swimwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilebrequin-x-joel-mesler.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Surf-Inspired Pride Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-queer-surf.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md)