# Rugged Refinement Editorials The Ricki Hall CLIENT 9 Image Series Shows Distinguished Masculinity By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-07-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricki-hall-client-9 References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/ricki-hall-rebecca-naen-client/) & [clientpublishing.bigcartel](http://clientpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/client-magazine-issue-9-print-version) Entitled ‘The League of extraordinary gentlemen’, the Ricki Hall CLIENT 9 image series embraces a rough and rugged aesthetic. Exuding a masculine air, this editorial by photographer Rebecca Naen shines a light on retro-infused menswear staples that complement the bearded model’s vintage sense of personal style. Elegant styling by Ange Hughes transforms edgy model Ricki from bearded bad-boy to classically debonair bad boy as he poses in both [impeccably tailored suiting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) as well as body ink bearing tees. The Ricki Hall CLIENT 9 image series pays homage to a [retro vision of masculinity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles) that is infused with a true definition of gentlemanly sophistication. Moreover, this dynamic portrait series endorses [fully bearded grooming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-face-makes-scents-campaign) and trades in a clean-cut model look for a burly aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Retro-infused Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly retro-inspired menswear lines to cater to the growing demand for vintage fashion with a modern twist. - **Vintage Sense of Personal Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized fashion platforms that use AI and machine learning algorithms to curate unique vintage-inspired outfits based on individual preferences and style. - **Bearded Grooming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative grooming products specifically tailored for men with beards, such as eco-friendly beard oils, beard care kits, and beard styling tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Men's Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and ethical manufacturing practices in the men's fashion industry to meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Fashion Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered fashion platforms that leverage image recognition and style analysis algorithms to assist consumers in finding vintage-inspired fashion items. - **Male Grooming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce eco-friendly and organic grooming products that specifically cater to the needs of men with beards, tapping into the growing market for beard care and grooming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Functional Rugged Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menswear-brand-kestin.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Tailored Apparel Line-Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coast-ivy-collection.md) - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md) - [No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-face-makes-scents-campaign.md) - [Elevated Basics Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine.md)