# Flamboyant Frenchman Editorials The Man in Paris Harper's Bazaar Korea Fashion Story is Eccentric By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-in-paris References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/agencies/wilhelmina-models/yannick-abrath-for-harpers-bazaar-korea-by-mark-pillai/) & [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net) Gracing the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar Korea, the 'Man in Paris' fashion story by photographer Mark Pillai embraces a wardrobe of [eccentric menswear pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026). The luxe editorial features model Yannick Abrath who is outfitted by talented stylist Mirim Lee. The model sports an eclectically elegant wardrobe of [luxurious designer pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign) from the likes of Gucci, Thom Brown and Burberry Prorsum among a slew of other top names. The model channels a flamboyant playboy while posing on Parisian balconies, gritty city streets and inside a luxurious apartment setting. Showcasing leopard printed statement coats, emerald silk shirting and rtro hair styling by Nori Takabayashi, the 'Man in Paris' image series for Harper's Bazaar Korea revives a [vintage style aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07) that is authentically French and fabulous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 49% | 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 - **Eccentric Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of unique and bold menswear pieces that embrace the eccentric fashion trend. - **Vintage Style Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of vintage-inspired clothing and accessories that capture the authentically French and fabulous aesthetic. - **Retro Hair Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a salon specializing in retro-inspired haircuts and hairstyling techniques for men. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with luxury fashion brands to create limited-edition collections that showcase eccentric menswear. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer specialized photography services that capture the essence of vintage style aesthetics for fashion editorials and campaigns. - **Luxury Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market luxurious apartment settings that cater to the flamboyant and eccentric tastes of affluent clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md)