# Indie Graffiti Captures The Guardians by Michal Greg Explores Androgynous Modernity By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-guardians-by-michal-greg References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2013/04/guardians-michal-greg.html) & [michalgreg](http://www.michalgreg.com) Kinga Jay and Aleksandra star in 'The Guardians' by Michal Greg. This striking editorial is lensed against a brightly hued [graffiti backdrop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-sprouse) that is both dynamic and urban. Slicked wet hair and natural makeup looks by beauty artist Olga Dackiewicz set a summery tone in this sleek photoshoot while [androgynous silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) by wardrobe stylist Paulina Dziminska give it a tomboy vibe that is both edgy and effortlessly cool. Showcasing a series of clean cut garments from designer Kosmal, 'The Guardians' by Michal Greg is a fierce fashion story that highlights a [monochromatic palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) featuring subtle pops of vivid hues. Moreover, this elegant editorial displays impeccable tailoring techniques and a wardrobe of versatile separates that make a seamless transition from day to evening. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Indie Graffiti Fashion:** The use of graffiti art as backdrops for fashion editorials opens up opportunities for creative collaborations and new marketing avenues. - **Androgynous High Fashion:** Exploring new androgynous silhouettes and breaking conventional gender norms can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Clean-cut Monochromatic Style:** The use of monochromatic color schemes with subtle pops of vivid hues can be interpreted and innovated in various product categories such as home decor, graphic design, and automotive design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** There are opportunities for fashion designers to collaborate with graffiti artists to create unique backdrops and photo shoots for their collections. - **Gender Equality Advocacy Groups:** There is room for new and innovative methods to break conventional gender norms and promote equality through high fashion. - **Home Decor Industry:** Trendy, monochromatic color schemes with subtle pops of vivid hues can inspire home decor products such as bedding, dinnerware, and storage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.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) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md)