# Avant-Garde Toga Attire The Michael Morwan by Leon Mark Portrait Series Highlights Edgy Menswear By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-morwan-by-leon-mark References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/michael-morwan-by-leon-mark/) & [leonmark](http://www.leonmark.co.uk/) The Michael Morwan by Leon Mark portrait series shines a light on a wide range avant-garde menswear pieces. The Lagence 160G model poses in studio for a daring fashion story that graces issue #5 of Candy magazine. Wardrobe stylist Sheila Single dresses Michael in toga inspired pieces that evoke an inspiration reminiscent of a past era. The unconventional garments feature intricately draped shapes and heavily layered fabrications that are showcased in a palette of crisp white and ivory tones. The Michael Morwan by Leon Mark portrait series embraces one-of-a-kind menswear pieces with a flair for the avant-garde. These unconventional fashions oppose traditional ideals of masculinity and replace sleek tailoring with exaggerated proportions and loose draping accents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 29% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Avant-garde Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional designs and unconventional materials to create avant-garde fashion for men. - **Intricate Draping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with intricate draping techniques to create unique and visually striking garments for both men and women. - **Opposing Masculine Ideals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Challenge traditional notions of masculinity in fashion by designing garments that embrace fluidity and non-binary aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate avant-garde elements into mainstream fashion, offering consumers more daring and unconventional options. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new fabrications and materials that can be used to create intricate draping effects, expanding the possibilities in fashion design. - **Gender-neutral Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the growing demand for gender-neutral clothing by creating unique and bold designs that challenge traditional gender norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md)