# Studded Gangster Styles The Liu Chang by Elliott Morgan Portrait Series Has Street Swag By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studded-gangster-styles-the References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/liu-chang-by-elliott-morgan/) & [elliott-morgan](http://www.elliott-morgan.com/) The Liu Chang by Elliott Morgan portrait series has definite street cred. The fresh-faced model sports a fearlessly styled wardrobe of eclectic garments and [studded statement accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit). From badass leather looks to hip-hop headwear, this heavily embellished fashion spread endorses the 'more is more' motto. This exclusive editorial was lensed by Morgan for online publication F****** Young. Liu exudes an edgy attitude, wearing a slew of distinctively designed ensembles from label Bohemian Society by Victor Wilde. Whether clad in sharp studs or showcasing a mix of daring pattern pairings, this gritty gangster shoot references a [hip hop and punk rock-inspired aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet). The Liu Chang by Elliott Morgan portrait series highlights [sensational streetwear selects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) perfect for a rebellious fashion risk taker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 79% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Streetwear Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new designs and styles that incorporate bold patterns, studs, and eclectic garments. - **Rebellious Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create statement accessories with heavy embellishments to appeal to the punk rock and hip-hop-inspired aesthetic. - **Fashion Editorial Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new angles and perspectives in capturing streetwear and edgy fashion for editorial spreads. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with streetwear brands to create unique collections that fuse punk rock and hip-hop influences. - **Accessories Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional materials and designs to create statement pieces that cater to rebellious fashion tastes. - **Photography Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use new techniques and editing styles to capture and showcase the edginess and attitude of streetwear fashion in editorial photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Festive Lifestyle Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomy-collection-3.md)