# Mud-Splattered Model Closeups Sergio Garcia's Dirt Editorial Highlights Gritty Imagery By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-garcia References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/fresh-faces/dirt-featuring-sterling-sergio-garcia/) & [prismshots](http://www.prismshots.com) Sterling at Kim Dawson agency stars in "Dirt", a captivating fashion story by photographer Sergio Garcia's lens. The fresh face is captured in a set of colored and black-and-white portraits that are lensed in a stark studio setting. Donning a wardrobe of sleeveless tees and [leather jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olly-shinder), Sterling shows his diverse range of emotion in this raw and candid image set. Photographer Sergio Garcia captures the model as he poses with [mud and dirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) that has been splattered all over his body and face. Grooming and styling for "Dirt" is courtesy of Rick Flores at The Campbell Agency who creates a modern and rugged look for his model. Flores looks to the working man for style inspiration and creates a [masculine image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) for Sterling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 43% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Gritty Fashion Photography:** The trend of capturing raw and candid images in a stark studio setting, featuring models covered in mud and dirt. - **Emotional Expression in Fashion:** The trend of showcasing diverse range of emotions in fashion photography, creating a captivating and authentic visual narrative. - **Inspiration From the Working Man:** The trend of drawing style inspiration from the working class, creating a modern and rugged look in fashion photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unconventional elements like mud and dirt in fashion photography to create unique and impactful visuals. - **Fashion Modeling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging models to express a broader range of emotions, breaking away from traditional posing and creating a more relatable and authentic image. - **Fashion Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with the incorporation of rugged and masculine elements, such as inspired by the working class, to redefine contemporary fashion styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High Fashion Mud Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-2023-runway.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Artist-Inspired Footwear Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans1.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md) - [Athlete-Approved Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curb-chain-collection.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)