# Skateboarding Models 'The Street Race' By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/models-getting-physical-model-challenge-the-street-race References: [video.style](http://video.style.com/?fr_story=2ddd9222ad567185bc50c8db2ebd9cdd16b434d9) Style.com has introduced 'Model Challenge,' a kind of mini version of 'Amazing Race' for catwalkers. In each edition, a model competes against a professional in a different line of business--one that I assume has nothing to do with high-heeled strutting. The contenders in this episode are the beautiful Nicole Trufio, an obviously experienced [skateboarder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop) against Al, a [pro bike messenger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-palace); surprisingly enough, the girl can skate. Trufio is outfitted through most of the video in a white tee shirt under a sparkly jacket teamed with some [athletic looking leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikeskims-collection); however, for the finale, she emerges in a sexy bikini-like top under a black blazer and jeans. Trufio wisely topped off both looks with a helmet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Model Challenge:** Style.com's 'Amazing Race' for models competing with professionals in different lines of business presents opportunities for new reality TV shows. - **Skateboarding Models:** The Model Challenge episode featuring a model who can skate highlights opportunities for fashion collaborations in the skateboarding industry. - **Athletic Fashion:** Nicole Trufio's outfits in the Model Challenge episode featuring athletic leggings present opportunities for designers to create fashionable activewear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The above trends present opportunities for designers and fashion industry professionals to collaborate with other industries, like skateboarding or courier services. - **Television Industry:** The Model Challenge and the larger trend of reality TV shows involving fashion could present opportunities for new TV shows and segments. - **Skateboarding Industry:** The Model Challenge's feature of a model who can skateboard presents opportunities for brands to collaborate with models and fashion designers for skateboarding-inspired collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicole-hause.md) - [Roller Heritage Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flippers-fashion-collection.md) - [Skateboarder-Inspired Footwear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyjah-4.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Premium Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpinestars.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-old-skool.md) - [Vibrant Skate Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorry-in-advance.md) - [Athletic Wear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikeskims-collection.md)