# Vanguard Rural Editorials Sport and Street's Solace Image Series Embraces Edgy Outerwear Looks By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solace References: [thefashionisto](http://www.thefashionisto.com/solace-niall-underwood-models-streetwear-looks-sport-street/) & [thefashionisto](http://www.thefashionisto.com) Photographer Sylvain Homo captures the "Solace" image series for fashion publication Sport and Street. The editorial features top model Niall Underwood who channels a rural, small town boy with a flair for fashion. Gracing the publication's 72nd issue, the "Solace" Sport and Street fashion story highlights a wardrobe of vanguard menswear staples. The pieces vary from printed sweatshirts to structured bomber jackets from labels that include Astrid Andersen and Ben Sherman among others. Whether highlighting [camouflaged garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo) or nature-filled backdrops, this image series is unexpectedly modern. Lensed outdoors, the editorial fuses model captures with [graphic illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule) by visual artist Floz. Grooming for the image series is courtesy of Louis Byrne who gives model Niall a long-haired look that is inspired by the 90s. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Edgy Outerwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative materials and designs for edgy outerwear to cater to fashion-forward consumers. - **Printed Sweatshirts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology like smart fabrics and interactive graphics into printed sweatshirts to create unique and engaging fashion statements. - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for nature-inspired fashion that combines style with environmental consciousness. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies to enhance the online shopping experience, allowing customers to try on clothes virtually and make more confident purchasing decisions. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development for intelligent fabrics that have built-in functionalities like temperature control, moisture-wicking, and self-cleaning properties to revolutionize the performance and comfort of clothing. - **Visual Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion brands to merge visual arts with fashion photography, creating unique and visually stunning editorials that push creative boundaries and captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2.md) - [Playful Alpine Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-napapijri.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [Dynamic Technical Outerwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportstyle-line.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md)