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# Candid Boyhood Editorials
Paul Rouvelin's Feature for The Ones 2 Watch Boasts Spontaneous Imagery

By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-25 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-rouvelin
References: [theones2watch](http://theones2watch.com/editorial/men/26225/) & [dariasvertilova](http://www.dariasvertilova.com/)

16MEN face Paul Rouvelin stars in a self-titled editorial for The Ones 2 Watch. The image series consists of [candid portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) that are captured by photographer Daria Svertilova's lens. The photographer is also in charge of this editorial's styling and opts for pieces that are both [minimalist and wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit).

Paul Rouvelin pulls off an effortlessly coll wardrobe while posing at home and in the halls of a residential building. The model is lensed in a raw and spontaneous image set that replaces overly posed or edited portraits with those that evoke an honest air.

Daria Sevrtilova's latest [fashion feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam) is brought to life by The Ones 2 Watch editorial director Rosie Daly who brings its documentary-like visual aesthetic to life.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 81% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Candid Fashion Photography:** Fashion photography that captures candid moments, replacing overly posed or edited portraits with those that evoke an honest and raw air.
- **Minimalist Fashion:** Fashion that is both minimalist and wearable, with simple and versatile pieces.
- **Self-portraiture:** The use of self-portraiture in fashion photography, presenting models in their personal environments.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Fashion industry can push for natural, raw, and minimalist aesthetics through fashion photography
- **Photography:** Photography industry can use candid photography styles and techniques with a focus on minimalism and storytelling.
- **Art:** The art industry can embrace self-portraiture in fashion photography, which challenges traditional artistic expression and showcases personal narratives.

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