# Royally Brooding Shoots 'The Prince' Editorial Features Florals with a Forlorn Disposition By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-04-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prince References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/the-prince/) & [rakeemc](http://rakeemc.com/) The Prince photo shoot for F*cking Young shows a [darker side to royalty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness). Captured by photographer Rakeem Cunningham, the series follows model Sebastian as he stares intensely across grassy fields and dons a [bejeweled crown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-afternoon-tea) as if it's the last thing he wants to do. Dressed in a multitude of [florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent) throughout The Prince photo shoot, Sebastian's hard exterior is softened by his fresh spring-appropriate wardrobe of shorts and unbuttoned button-ups. Stylist Wilford Lenov compliments the shoot's floral-filled ensembles with a chest-covering blue necklace that looks fit for a king (or queen). Although being a part of the royal family has its many perks, The Prince editorial shows everyone how aristocratic responsibilities can leave one feeling forlorn in a field of flowers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Royalty:** Opportunity for brands to explore the juxtaposition of elegance and melancholy in fashion and photography. - **Spring Florals:** Innovation potential lies in incorporating floral patterns in unexpected ways, such as in menswear or unconventional settings. - **Jeweled Accessories:** The use of bejeweled accessories offers the chance to create regal looks with a glamorous twist. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can experiment with new aesthetics that mix elegance with a somber mood. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore creative ways to portray emotions and narratives through unconventional settings and styling. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers have an opportunity to create unique and unconventional pieces that cater to a regal aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Royal Garden-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-3.md) - [Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-x-highgrove.md) - [Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent.md) - [Sexually Inclusive Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pollinators.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Dark Aesthetic Floral Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness.md)