# Patterned Punk Photography This Fashion Series by Billy Kan Features Punk Men in Bright Clothes By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-men References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/gallery/Fashion-Illusiom/6150939) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Billykan) Hong Kong-based photographer Billy Kan's series 'Fashion Illusiom' features punk men wearing bright clothes. These fantastic [patterned apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk) captures were taken in front of pink peony covered wallpaper, which almost makes these male models look like they're standing in a beautiful garden. The men in these shots are all sporting tattoos, piercings and mutli-colored hair. These shots look very busy. These handsome punk men are all wearing [pattern-covered clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2), from bomber jackets to shorts and button-up shirts. Their attire seems to clash with the wallpapered background in an interesting way. These shots are fun to look at. They each feature vibrantly colored clothes and the models seen in this series have bold personalities that come out in Kan's pictures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Patterned Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new manufacturing techniques for customizable patterned clothing. - **Bold Personalities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized fashion experiences that celebrate unique identities. - **Clashing Backgrounds:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design augmented reality fashion platforms that digitally integrate contrasting backgrounds. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use advanced AI algorithms to automate fashion photography editing and retouching processes. - **Tattoo and Body Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop temporary tattoos with vibrant patterns that can be easily customized and applied. - **Textile and Printing Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and eco-friendly printing methods for high-quality patterned textiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md)