# Offbeat Suited Captures The Pascal Bonvie HERO Magazine Editorial is Sculpturally Chic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-bonvie-hero-magazine References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/pascal-bonvie-by-mel-bles/) & [melbles](http://www.melbles.com/) The Pascal Bonvie HERO Magazine editorial is lensed by photographer Mel Bles who captures the model in a series of sharply contrasted portraits. This sleek and [monochromatic image series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) showcases [sophisticated tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026) that includes impeccably cut suits, fitted overcoats and dapper leather jackets. Pascal is outfitted by stylist Stevie Westgarth in a photo shoot featured in HERO Magazine's #7 issue. This striking editorial fuses executive-approved ensembles along with sculptural backdrop elements. From chair-constructed art installations to distorted garment imagery, this surreal portrait series is artfully depicted. The Pascal Bonvie HERO Magazine editorial is the epitome of [avant-garde elegance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2). Paying homage to a classic gentlemanly aesthetic with a twist, this striking shoot makes a smooth transition from traditional to daring and edgy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 58% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Avant-garde Elegance:** Opportunity for fashion brands to combine classic gentlemanly aesthetics with a twist, offering daring and edgy designs. - **Sculpturally Chic:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create sculptural backdrop elements and distorted garment imagery that adds a surreal touch to fashion editorials. - **Sophisticated Tailoring:** Opportunity for tailoring and fashion industries to focus on impeccably cut suits, fitted overcoats, and dapper leather jackets as a statement of sophisticated style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can use avant-garde elegance to differentiate their designs and cater to a more daring and edgy market segment. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore sculptural elements and distorted garment imagery to add a surreal touch to their creative works. - **Tailoring:** Tailoring and fashion industries can emphasize the importance of sophisticated tailoring, promoting impeccably cut suits, fitted overcoats, and dapper leather jackets as a sign of elegance and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Refined Spring Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kleman-x-percival.md)