# Standby Fashion Photography The Classics Editorial in Corduroy Stars Kat Hessen in Staple Styles By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-classics References: [nickelcobalt.tumblr](http://nickelcobalt.tumblr.com/post/5656546157/via-the-classics-kat-hessen-by-peter-ash-lee) & [corduroymag](http://www.corduroymag.com/) If you have been looking for a crash course in [fashion staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core), The Classics editorial is the cheat sheet you've been waiting for. I think that this spread comes at a perfect time as well. The spring season isn't just known for that huge cleaning event, it is also a time to update wardrobes and styles. The Classics editorial was photographed by Peter Ash Lee and highlights everything from red lipstick to the [little black dress and blue jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alyson-eastman). I particularly love how the spread takes a cue from the simple staples shot. This [minimalist shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein) really shows only what matters. Styled by Liz McClean, The Classics editorial stars Kat Hessen. It is part of the magazine Corduroy's #8 issue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion Staples:** The trend towards fashion staples presents opportunities for developing minimalist or versatile clothing lines that customers see as essential to their wardrobe. - **Cheat Sheet Editorials:** Publishing cheat sheet editorials that break down style essentials could be an innovative way for fashion publications to engage with their audiences and drive sales. - **Minimalist Photography:** Minimalist photography could present opportunities for photographers and fashion brands to showcase their products by simplifying the focus to what matters most. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers and publications could capitalize on the minimalist photography trend to create visually impactful content that truly showcases the featured style essentials. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers could focus on creating essential, versatile clothing options that are high quality and durable, to meet the needs of consumers who are interested in building a minimalist wardrobe. - **Fashion Journalism and Publishing:** Fashion journalists and publishers could try leveraging the interest in style cheat sheets to create engaging, educational content that is tailored to the interests of their intended audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Timeless Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-classics.md) - [Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Essential Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-staples-remastered.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md)