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# Leather-Clad Biker Captures
GQ Brazil’s Let’s Go Black! Editorial Highlights Luxe Designer Looks

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-08 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-leather
References: [thefashionisto](http://www.thefashionisto.com/jarrod-scott-dressed-black-leather-gq-brazil/) & [thefashionisto](http://www.thefashionisto.com/)

Australian model Jarrod Scott stars in the “Let’s Go Black” editorial exclusive for GQ Brazil. Gracing the publication’s July issue, this image series is captured by photographer Matthew Scrivens.

Jarrod channels a fashionable biker in the shoot and sports a wardrobe of couture casuals. The top model is captured amidst a backstage studio setting and poses in [leather-made looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets) that are accented with biker helmet props.

GQ Brazil’s biker-themed fashion story features styling by Joseph Episcopo who dresses Jarrod in an [all black wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) of designer pieces. The photoshoot’s most memorable looks include timeless jackets that are accented with embellishments and distressed details.

The jackets are paired with slim fitting trousers and polished ankle boot accessories that add to the model’s rebellious look.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Biker-themed Fashion:** Opportunities for luxury designers to create leather-made looks with embellishments and distressed details for a rebellious and fashionable aesthetic.
- **Couture Casuals:** Opportunities for designers to create stylish and versatile casual wear with designer pieces.
- **Backstage Studio Shoots:** Opportunities for editorial publications to capture models in unique and unconventional environments, adding a sense of authenticity to their images.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Luxury Fashion:** High-end designers can create premium leather-made jackets and trousers with embellishments and distressed details to satisfy the fashion needs of their customers.
- **Editorial Publishing:** Publications can add a sense of authenticity to their images by capturing models in unique settings, such as backstage studio environments.
- **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can incorporate designer pieces to elevate the look and feel of their casual wear collections, attracting a more sophisticated and style-conscious customer base.

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