# Retro Workwear Editorials The Tino Thielens L’Officiel Hommes NL Fashion Story is Rugged By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-10-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofficiel-hommes References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/tino-thielens/) & [lofficiel.nl](http://www.lofficiel.nl/) Tino Thielens stars in this latest and self-titled exclusive editorial for L'Officiel Hommes NL. The Major Paris model is captured by photographer Philippe Vogelenzang's lens while sporting a wardrobe of [retro workwear pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25) from labels that include Lee, Yohji Yamamoto and Levi’s among a slew of others. Shining a light on [distressed jean garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson), oversized overalls and [utilitarian apron accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026), the 'Tino Thielens' editorial for L'Officiel Hommes NL graces the publication's Fall/Winter 2013 issue. This striking set of portraits features both monochromatic and color-infused imagery that is reminiscent of a retro aesthetic often seen in vintage photographs of blue-collar workers. Rugged model Tino pulls off a range of versatile menswear pieces that fuse fashion-forward aesthetics with practicality and comfort for their wearer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 64% | 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 Workwear Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a brand that specializes in modernizing and reimagining retro workwear, combining fashion-forward aesthetics with practicality. - **Distressed Jean Garments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly techniques for distressing jeans to meet the growing demand for vintage-inspired fashion. - **Utilitarian Apron Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design functional and stylish apron accessories for the fashion industry, catering to the increasing interest in utilitarian fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a subscription-based service that delivers curated retro workwear pieces to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects photographers specializing in retro aesthetics with brands looking to capture nostalgic and vintage-inspired campaigns. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable fabric alternatives to denim that mimic the distressed look of jeans, reducing the environmental impact of traditional distressing techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Deconstructed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louther-x-carhartt-wip-fw25.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md) - [Workwear Reinvented Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-kiko-kostadinov.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md) - [Cinematic Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson.md) - [Sporty-Infused Technical Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-life.md) - [Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-dirty-jobs.md)