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# Flamboyant Wall Street Pictorials
The Sean O’Pry GQ Germany Photoshoot is Retro-Infused

By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-05-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-opry-gq-germany
References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/sean-opry-by-alexei-hay-for-gq-germany/) & [gq-magazin.de](http://www.gq-magazin.de/)

Photographer Alexei Hay captures the latest Sean O’Pry GQ Germany editorial spread teaming up with wardrobe stylist Way Perry who dresses the model in a slew of Wall Street-inspired ensembles.

Paying tribute to the exaggerated silhouettes made prevalent in the 1980s, this alluring portrait series exudes a flamboyantly edgy attitude. From [sleek suiting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea) to sculptural shapes, the Sean O'Pry GQ Germany editorial fuses timeless workwear looks along with off-kilter accents that include gilded buttons, oversized shoulders and [avant-garde eyewear accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens).

Showcased in a mostly [monochromatic palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25), this fashion story features strategic pops of bright hues like hot pinks, maroons and imperial reds. Whether displaying sleek solids, sharp pinstripes or subtle patterning, the striking spread keeps in tune with the retro runway revival that has been making a strong fashion comeback this season.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 77% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Wall-street Retro Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate or revive 1980s Wall Street-inspired fashion and design into their collections.
- **Off-kilter Accents:** Fashion designers can experiment with avant-garde eyewear accessories, oversized shoulders and gilded buttons to create unconventional pieces.
- **Monochromatic Color with Bright Pops:** Incorporating strategic pops of bright hues in mostly monochromatic color palettes can create visually appealing fashion ensembles.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion Industry:** Designers can take inspiration from the 1980s Wall Street fashion trend to revolutionize their collections.
- **Eyewear Industry:** The avant-garde eyewear accessories can bring about a disruptive innovation opportunity for the eyewear industry.
- **Retail Industry:** Retailers can stock and market Wall Street inspired fashion and accessories as a new addition to their stores.

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