# Feminine Football Editorials The Nylon Magazine April 2014 Photoshoot Stars Stephanie Hall By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-magazine-april-2014 References: [models](http://models.com/work/nylon-magazine-defensive-unit/255804) & [nylonmag](http://nylonmag.com) The [sport of football](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-football) has been given a feminine twist in the Nylon Magazine April 2014 editorial. Titled 'Defensive Unit,' model Stephanie Hall channels her inner linebacker for the photoshoot. Although she doesn't show off her tackling skills, she does display her fierce posing to perfection. Granted, the former would have been difficult considering that she is clad in a range of [dresses, blazers and stockings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) not fit for the field. Accessorized with sport equipment including helmets, mouth guards and shoulder pads, the Nylon Magazine April 2014 editorial was shot in studio by photographer Robert Harper. The looks may have been inspired by the American sport, but it also embraces [high fashion qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-x-wnba) including eclectic layering and luxe separates. The looks were finished by hair stylist Jose Quijano and makeup artist Philippe Miletto. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Feminine Football Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore the merging of sports and high fashion in editorial content. - **Fierce Posing:** Opportunity for photographers and models to push the boundaries of traditional posing in fashion editorials. - **Eclectic Layering:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional layering techniques in high fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to explore unconventional sports-inspired fashion. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to explore new and daring posing styles in fashion editorials. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional layering techniques in high fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Football Series Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-series.md) - [Soccer Athlete-Starring Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jess-carter.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/systemarosa.md) - [Collaborative Football-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-season.md) - [Super Bowl Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-minkoff-x-wear.md) - [Athlete-Backed Menstruation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportyourperiod.md) - [Sports-Themed Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-x-veronica-beard.md) - [Wearable Rugby Reports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-report.md) - [NFL-Themed Jewelry Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baublebar-and-wear-by-erin-andrews.md)