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# Contemplative Schoolboy Captures
Marion Bracque's "An Education" Editorial is Dapperly Dressed

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-31 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marion-bracque
References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/fresh-faces/education-featuring-jonah-marion-bracque/) & [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/fresh-faces)

Model Jonah at Gingersnap teams up with photographer Marion Bracque for "An Education", a [schoolboy themed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school) image series that is dapper and vanguard.

This contemplative editorial features striking views of its model star who poses in hallways, abandoned staircases and window sill seats while expressing a prolonged state of reflective thought.

Marion Bracque's "An Education" editorial features designer Marco Mak's latest collection. The designer is a graduate from the [London College of Fashion's Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Este-Lauder-Companies-Announced) program and is known for a clean-cut aesthetic that embodies sophistication. Standouts from the line include his [structured suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) and unconventional kilts that boast masculine pleat details. This story also features makeup by Svetlana Chikhireva and hair styling by Lucy Cogan who give newcomer Jonah a slick and retro coif and a fresh faced look.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Contemplative Editorial Photography:** This trend involves capturing images that evoke reflective thought and contemplation, creating a visually captivating and thought-provoking experience for viewers.
- **Dapper and Vanguard Fashion:** This trend embraces a sophisticated and cutting-edge style, combining classic elements with innovative design choices, offering disruptive opportunities for fashion brands to redefine traditional menswear.
- **Clean-cut Aesthetic in Menswear:** This trend focuses on minimalist and sleek designs, emphasizing clean lines and a polished look, presenting an opportunity for designers to create timeless and sophisticated pieces that appeal to the modern man.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Photography:** The photography industry can take advantage of the contemplative editorial trend by offering creative services that capture introspective and visually compelling images for brands and publications.
- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the dapper and vanguard trend by incorporating unconventional elements and modern twists into their designs, attracting fashion-forward consumers seeking unique and cutting-edge styles.
- **Menswear:** The menswear industry can leverage the clean-cut aesthetic trend by creating refined and timeless collections that resonate with the growing demand for sophisticated and minimalist fashion choices among modern men.

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