# Retro Manly Man Portraits (UPDATE) The Matthieu Charneau by Laurent Humbert Editorial is Masculine By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-11-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matthieu-charneau-by-laurent-humbert References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/matthieu-charneau-by-laurent-humbert/) & [yearbookfanzine](http://www.yearbookfanzine.com/) The Matthieu Charneau by Laurent Humbert portrait series graces issue #3 of Yearbook Fanzine. Channeling a retro manly man, the moustached model poses in a series of [nostalgic menswear selects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles) hand-picked by stylist Edouard Lafranque. The magazine's fierce and manly cover story never takes itself too seriously and instead embraces both [humor and masculinity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse). Matthieu shows off a hairy chest and memorably [groomed face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-face-makes-scents-campaign) as he poses in front of a 70s inspired wood panel wall. The model lounges on retro recliners and sofas and even poses with a furry feline friend. Featured in its latest issue, Matthieu Charneau by Laurent Humbert portrait series for Yearbook Fanzine exudes a manly air embracing the fully mustached spirit of the hairy month of Movember. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 Manly Man Portraits:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry by offering unique retro-inspired manly portrait sessions. - **Nostalgic Menswear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating a line of menswear that combines vintage aesthetics with modern functionality. - **Humor and Masculinity:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the publishing industry by developing a magazine that celebrates humor and masculinity in a lighthearted and inclusive way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry by offering unique retro-inspired manly portrait sessions. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating a line of menswear that combines vintage aesthetics with modern functionality. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the publishing industry by developing a magazine that celebrates humor and masculinity in a lighthearted and inclusive way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Collaborative Menswear Brand Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-pre-candle.md) - [Masculine Fashion House Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-gastons-vuitton-collection.md) - [Cinematic Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson.md) - [Sensually Masculine Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-man-extreme.md) - [Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-man-jack-still-smell-good.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md)