# Fierce Fencing Editorials The 'First Cut' Personae Magazine Editorial is Fashionably Tough By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-08-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-cut-personae-magazine References: [coutequecoute.blogspot](http://www.coutequecoute.blogspot.ca/2012/08/personae-steffenoftedal-firstcut.html) & [personae.no](http://www.personae.no/) ‘The First Cut’ Personae Magazine editorial displays fashions that are inspired by the elegant sport of fencing. Photographer Steffen Oftedel captures models Torkel and Ada M. in a stoic and striking portrait series that features [monochromatic imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection). Torkel and Ada are styled by Kjersti Andreassen, who dresses them in [fighter-inspired wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-fw25-tennis) selects referencing both traditional athleticwear as well as armor in its aesthetic. The pair pull off netted masks and leather-clad capes, epitomizing fierceness as they pose with fencing sword props. The First Cut Personae Magazine editorial exudes a [rockstar edge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) without losing its sense of sophistication. Hair stylist Eirik Thorsen gives the model couple matching long blonde locks while their stylist ensures ensembles to remember. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fencing-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a clothing line that combines the elegance of fencing with contemporary fashion, merging traditional athleticwear elements with modern designs. - **Sport-inspired Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with athletes from various sports to create editorial spreads that showcase the connection between sports and fashion, highlighting unique wardrobe selects. - **Monochromatic Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a photography style that focuses on monochromatic visuals, capturing the essence and intensity of different subjects and industries. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture specialized athleticwear that incorporates fencing elements, catering to both fashion-conscious individuals and professional fencers. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a magazine or online platform that showcases the intersection of sports, fashion, and art, featuring unique and visually appealing editorial spreads. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a photography studio or agency that specializes in capturing themed editorials, providing unique and captivating visuals for fashion brands and publications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Elevated Fall Tennis Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-fw25-tennis.md)