# Medieval Menswear Editorials L’Officiel Hommes Thailand's Ages of Empires Story is Historic By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medieval-menswear References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/simone-bredariol-marco-marezza-lofficiel-hommes-thailand/) & [lofficielthailand](http://lofficielthailand.com/) Simone Bredariol stars in 'Ages of Empires' a medieval menswear editorial that graces the latest issue of L’Officiel Hommes Thailand. The image series is captured by photographer Marco Marezza's lens and highlights a wardrobe of [historical fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) that range from chainlink armor pieces to draped and hooded cloaks. These wardrobe staples are handpicked by fashion editor and stylist Luigi Gaballo who dresses Simone in pieces from [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mask-fit-red-cushion) by Riccardo Tisci, Roberto Cavalli and Dior Homme among other labels. This medieval menswear editorial highlights past era fashions that are dynamic and theatrical in their aesthetic. Resembling fashions from a movie set or historical play, these clothing items tell a story and are lensed on site at a castle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 83% | 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 - **Medieval Fashion Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for modern interpretations of medieval fashion, combining historical elements with contemporary design. - **Theatrical Fashion Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive fashion editorials that transport the viewer to different historical eras, combining fashion, storytelling, and photography. - **Historical-inspired Wardrobe Staples:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce clothing pieces that blend historical aesthetics with modern functionality, appealing to individuals seeking unique and timeless fashion choices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography and Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques and concepts for fashion photography and editorials, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and visual representation. - **Fashion Retail and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce niche fashion lines and collections inspired by historical eras, offering consumers a distinct choice in wardrobe and personal style. - **Costume Design and Theater:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with theaters and performance groups to create historically accurate and visually stunning costumes that enhance the audience's immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Medieval Design-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medival-design.md)