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# Edgy Road Trip Editorials
'The Lost Generation' Editorial for Vogue Japan is Edgy and Youthful

By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-04 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lost-generation
References: [fashioncow](http://fashioncow.com/2013/12/julia-nobus-lost-generation-daniele-iango-vogue-japan-december-2013/) & [vogue.co.jp](http://www.vogue.co.jp/)

'The Lost Generation' editorial for Vogue Japan is a youthful series filled with leather jackets, [denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson) and thigh-high boots. This edgy series focuses on three stylish blonde-haired slackers who are on a road trip (or aimlessly wandering). These models are seen on beach fronts, and hanging out in parking lots.

This series has a rock'n'roll vibe to it. The male models in these shots can't even be bothered to put on shirts (most of the time). Their rocker chick companion sports red velvety thigh-high boots and a variety of different (but similar) black outfits; from short-shorts to leather ponchos and short black dresses.

The name of this series seems fitting. Millennials are often thought of as being a kind of [lost generation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25), and these models certainly seem lost and without a care.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 88% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Youthful Road Trips:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing experiential travel services tailored for youthful demographics, offering curated road trip experiences with edgy and adventurous activities.
- **Rock 'n' Roll Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable and eco-friendly fashion lines inspired by the rock 'n' roll aesthetic, incorporating edgy designs and materials.
- **Millennial Identity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing platforms or products that help millennials explore and redefine their sense of identity, addressing their perceived 'lost generation' status.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing rental subscription services for edgy fashion pieces, allowing customers to experiment with trendy styles without the commitment of ownership.
- **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating mobile apps that connect youthful travelers with local communities, offering unique road trip itineraries and recommendations based on their interests.
- **Media and Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launching interactive digital platforms or magazines that provide a space for millennials to share their stories, struggles, and aspirations as part of the 'lost generation'.

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