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# Faceless Male Fashion Editorials
‘One in a Million' in VMAN

By Ayman | Published 2008-12-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-in-a-million-vman
References: [fashiontography.blogspot](http://fashiontography.blogspot.com/2008/12/richard-burbridge-vman-one-million.html) & [vman](http://www.vman.com/)

The new Winter 2008 issue of VMAN magazine celebrates unique, elaborate design and genuine craftsmanship that stands out in this era of mass production fashion.

The editorial ‘One in a Million’ showcases winter season collector’s item pieces with model Dustin Amrine styled by Brian Molloy and photographed by Richard Burbridge.

Since the main focus of this editorial is the one-of-a-kind pieces, the model’s face is hidden in the shots, to keep the focus on these masterpieces.

The featured items include an Alexender McQueen rug embroidered McLeskin, a cashmire sweater with hand-painted feathers by Burberry Brorsum, a [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-dolce) wool sweater with tulle overlay, a [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign) wool coat and a Patrik Ervell Gold-Foil mylar jacket to name a few.

See more recent VMAN features below.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Unique Design:** Opportunities for brands to create one-of-a-kind pieces that stand out in the era of mass production.
- **Genuine Craftsmanship:** A focus on authentic, handmade craftsmanship to differentiate products from mass-produced alternatives.
- **Faceless Fashion:** Exploring editorial concepts that hide models' faces to draw attention to the clothing itself.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Luxury Fashion:** Brands can capitalize on unique design and genuine craftsmanship to offer high-end, exclusive products.
- **Artisanal Goods:** The market for handmade, one-of-a-kind items could see growth as consumers seek out authentic craftsmanship.
- **Editorial Photography:** Photographers and stylists could experiment with faceless fashion concepts to create visually striking imagery.

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