# Dainty Dude Editorials Sunday Blues by Christopher Phillips Features an Impossibly Pretty Man By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-04-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-blues-by-christopher-phillips References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2011/04/sunday-blues-cooper-thompson-by-christopher-phillips-for-deluxx-digital-march-april-2011-editorial.html) & [cphillipsphotography](http://cphillipsphotography.com/container.html) When I first set eyes on Sunday Blues by Christopher Phillips, I was sure I was pondering the delicate depth of a woman's ocean blue eyes; but alas, the subject of these stunning spreads is none other than the divine Cooper Thompson. Styling by Joannie Ricketts has ensured that the [exquisite facial features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) of the prepossessing male model stand out in their fair fragility. The subject is framed with his porcelain skin, white-blonde ringlets and sapphire eyes, exuding an [effeminate beauty that transcends gender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters). Diaphanous fabrics are draped over his graceful form, completing the picture of photographic finesse. The March/April 2011 #11 issue of Deluxx Digital Magazine exposes these elegant images, reinforcing the contemporary interest in [androgynous fashion photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Androgynous Fashion:** The trend of androgynous fashion photography creates opportunities for brands to challenge traditional gender norms and expand their target audience. - **Photographic Finesse:** The trend of emphasizing artistic and visually captivating photography opens avenues for innovative editing techniques and unique compositions in the fashion industry. - **Delicate Depth:** The trend of showcasing ethereal beauty and delicate features in editorial spreads presents opportunities for cosmetic brands to cater to a growing market interested in natural and elegant aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry can explore new directions to capture and celebrate androgynous beauty, creating disruptive and memorable visuals. - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can develop products and campaigns that highlight the essence of ethereal beauty, attracting consumers looking for a delicate and natural aesthetic. - **Digital Magazines:** The digital magazine industry can feature and promote editorial spreads that challenge traditional gender norms, attracting a broader audience seeking diverse representation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Ambitious Luxury Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md)