# Stark Rebel Photography The Secret Rendezvous Client Magazine Editorial is Retro-Modern By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-01-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-rendezvous References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/agencies/wilhelmina-models/james-smith-client-magazine-fernando-gomez/) & [clientmagazine](http://www.clientmagazine.co.uk/) Photographer Fernando Gomez captures the James Smith Client Magazine editorial entitled “Secret Rendezvous.” The monochromatic image series features an edgy and modern wardrobe that is hand-picked by stylist Sofia Morino. Morino dresses model James in a fresh palette of cool and sporty casuals from labels that include [Acne Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salute-the-detail), [Dior Homme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line) and Kris Van Assche to name a few. The youthful pieces range from quilted sweater garments and printed button-ups that are paired with both pleated trousers and comfy sweatpants. Hair stylist Rosa Matilla completes James Smith’s effortlessly elegant look with a slick and curled coif that is a contemporary take on a [retro rebel aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles). The model’s latest editorial exclusive for Client Magazine modernizes rebellious imagery made famous by the likes of James Dean and Marlon Brando. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 45% | 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-modern Fashion:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to combine retro and modern aesthetics to create fresh and edgy designs. - **Youthful Casual Wear:** A trend within the fashion industry for young consumers is the preference for comfortable casual wear, creating an opportunity for brands to offer more stylish and diverse options. - **Effortlessly Elegant Hairstyles:** Hairstylists can innovate by creating contemporary takes on classic retro hairstyles that imbue grace and sophistication in a more effortless way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can innovate with a unique retro-modern aesthetic that juxtaposes old and new elements in a way that still resonates with young audiences. - **Fashion:** There is an opportunity for the fashion industry to offer a new line of youthful, stylish, and comfortable casual wear that incorporates elements of retro styles. - **Hair and Beauty:** The hair and beauty industry can take advantage of the desire for a classically retro yet modern aesthetic by offering new styles that are easy to maintain and have a timeless grace about them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md)