# Artist-Modelled Streetwear Lookbooks Reginald Sylvester II Posed in the New Rare Panther Offerings By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-12-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reginald-sylvester-ii References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/12/rare-panther-fall-winter-2017-collection) & [rarepanther](https://rarepanther.com/) American [streetwear label](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-planes-1) [Rare Panther](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmand-caramel) recently launched a new collection for the Fall/Winter season of 2017, along with a stylized lookbook that stars North Carolina-born artist Reginald Sylvester II. Throughout the images, which were shot by photographer Michael Faso, the artist poses in a range of indoor and outdoor settings that provide a unique contrast to the vivid graphic apparel that's presented in the collection. The tees, hoodies, sweatpants, hats and more that comprise the collection feature [bold graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei) that reference legends from film, literature and music. To give the shots a retro look, Faso often shows Sylvester sitting in vintage furniture pieces, such as a wooden couch that has bright blue and white cushions, or a transparent egg chair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artist-modelled Streetwear Lookbooks:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with artists and create unique and authentic streetwear collections. - **Vivid Graphic Apparel:** Growing demand for bold and graphic designs in the streetwear industry, providing opportunities for innovative and eye-catching designs. - **Retro-inspired Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to use retro elements and vintage settings to create visually striking and nostalgic visuals for fashion lookbooks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can leverage artist collaborations and unique graphic designs to stand out in the competitive fashion market. - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in fashion and streetwear photography can offer retro-inspired shoots to capture the attention of brands and designers. - **Art:** Artists can expand their reach and collaborate with fashion brands to create limited edition streetwear collections that showcase their unique style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Music Culture-Fused Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-planes-1.md) - [Mid-Summer Streetwear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-the-smoke-clears-collection.md) - [Artist-Forward Fashion Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randy-perez.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aap-rocky-x-puma.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Rapper-Honoring Fall Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tupac-shakur-estate.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2.md)