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# Nouveau Hipster Editorials
'He's Got the Look' Marries Eccentric Menswear with Playful Accessories

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-08-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouveau-hipster
References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/hes-got-the-look/) & [manuscriptdaily](http://www.manuscriptdaily.com/)

From Normcore to Health Goth, the definition of hipster fashion is constantly changing -- Manuscript's nouveau hipster editorial explores some of the most popular menswear fads from recent years and blends them together in a visually bold image series.

'He's Got the Look' pokes fun at popular menswear fads like grunge garments and [luxe sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) and pairs fashion staples with exaggerated hipster essentials like beret hats and oversized, lens-less frames.

The series is lensed by photographer Jordan Graham and features styling by Jolyon Mason who mixes the season's hottest sportswear and outerwear staples with more [eccentric statement pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) that almost appear thrifted. Manuscript magazine's captivating exclusive is an amalgamation of nouveau hipster fashions that are both visually bold and experimental.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.0/10
- Popularity: 96% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- 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

- **Normcore Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of normcore-inspired fashion that combines minimalist and basic wardrobe pieces with unexpected twists, appealing to the hipster demographic.
- **Playful Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of eccentric accessories that blend traditional fashion staples with unique, quirky elements, catering to the demand for individuality and self-expression.
- **Blending Fashion Fads:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a collection that combines multiple fashion fads and subcultures, creating a fresh and unique style for those who value eclectic fashion choices.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a new retail model that curates and sells a mix of mainstream and niche fashion trends, catering to the constantly evolving preferences of hipster fashion enthusiasts.
- **Accessories Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of accessories that cater to the growing demand for playful, extravagant pieces that reflect individuality and a sense of irony.
- **Editorial Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Adopt a fresh approach to editorial photography by capturing images that blend different fashion fads, appealing to a diverse audience of trendy fashion enthusiasts.

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