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# Grown-Up 'It' Boy Spreads
The Penn Badgley Da Man Fall 2009 Cover and Editorial

By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-17 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penn-badgley-da-man-fall-2009
References: [justjared.buzznet](http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/10/16/penn-badgley-covers-da-man-magazine/)

From the looks of the [Penn Badgley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collegiate-footwear-collection) Da Man Fall 2009 cover, the [prime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yakuza-sega)-time stud is all grown up. Badgley, who plays the geeky yet hot Dan Humphrey on the hit show ‘Gossip Girl’ is also featured in one of Da Man’s Fall 2009 editorial spread.

Featuring an interview with the ‘It’ boy, the Penn Badgley Da Man Fall 2009 editorial also shows him decked out in slick tailored suits with a five o’clock shadow and an intense gaze. It’s obvious Badgley isn’t the scrawny and scruffy [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persol) newbie he once was. When once he was a gossip boy, now he is a gossip man (or guy?).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 40% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Grown-up Hollywood Stars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products and services specifically targeting the growing market of adult fans of child stars or past teenage heartthrobs.
- **Celebrity Fashion Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive platforms or virtual reality experiences that allow consumers to virtually try on and purchase the clothing and accessories featured in celebrity fashion editorials.
- **Transitioning TV Roles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or services that help TV actors transition from iconic roles to more mature characters, opening up new career opportunities.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable fashion options for tailored suits and accessories to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly clothing.
- **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized streaming platforms that curate content based on viewers' favorite actors or specific TV roles.
- **Digital Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered algorithms that analyze celebrity fashion editorials and recommend similar styles and products to consumers.

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