# Chromatic Geek-Chic Captures The Romek by Natalia Madejska Portrait Series is Effortlessly Cool By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-12-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romek-by-natalia-madejska References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/fresh-faces/romek-natalia-madejska/) & [nataliamadejska](http://nataliamadejska.com/) The Romek by Natalia Madejska portrait series is the latest online exclusive for Male Model Scene. The fresh-faced model channels a fashionable academic as he sports skinny collared shirts and [geek chic spectacles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection). The model is lensed in [black and white portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) offset by hits of chromatic turquoise tones. From relaxed denim to subtly printed textiles, the model holds stoic poses and shows off a bad-boy flair as he smirks, bites his lip and flips off the camera. The Romek by Natalia Madejska portrait series shines a light on a geek-chic menswear aesthetic. Romek plays the role of fashionable intellectual with an edgy twist that takes its badass inspiration from rock and roll. Whether sporting [nerdy eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear) or showing some serious attitude, this chromatic fashion story is the epitome of cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geek-chic Menswear:** The Romek by Natalia Madejska portrait series highlights the trend of fashionable academic-style clothing mixed with edgy elements drawn from rock and roll. - **Black and White Photography with a Pop of Color:** The use of black and white with the addition of a single chromatic color in the Romek by Natalia Madejska portrait series reflects a trend in photography to evoke emotion and make a statement with contrast and color. - **Bad-boy Flair:** The Romek by Natalia Madejska portrait series showcases the trend of rebellious, edgy attitudes paired with cool fashion, creating an opportunity for disruptive innovation in streetwear and urban fashion brands. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The Romek by Natalia Madejska portrait series is a prime example of the way the fashion industry can combine academic and rock and roll elements to create a unique and fashionable aesthetic for men's clothing. - **Photography and Art Industry:** The Romek by Natalia Madejska portrait series demonstrates how photography can be used to elicit feelings and make a statement through careful use of contrast and color, opening new doors for innovation in the art and photography industries. - **Streetwear and Urban Fashion Industry:** The Romek by Natalia Madejska portrait series is a perfect example of the way that the streetwear and urban fashion industries can merge rebellious attitudes and edgy fashion to make a bold fashion statement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md) - [Modern Chic Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-retail.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunet-eyewear.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md)