# Romantic Rockstar Fashion 'The Softest Edge' Blends Leather & Linen Beautifully By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-softest-edge-manolo-ceron References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/THE-SOFTEST-EDGE/263126) & [manolophotography](http://www.manolophotography.com/) This editorial from photographer Manolo Ceron is titled ‘The Softest Edge,’ and it’s no wonder; the shoot features a fashtastic blend of edgy rocker accessories like leather jackets and thick black leather belts with light, breezy and [feminine gowns, shorts and minidresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity). The end result is a chic version of 80s-era Madonna, a [punk rock princess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) that’s far more chic than cutthroat. Click through the gallery above to see more images from ‘The Softest Edge’ by Manolo Ceron. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Rockstar Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining edgy rocker accessories with light and feminine garments to create a unique and chic style. - **Leather and Linen:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blending the contrasting textures of leather and linen in fashion design to create a soft yet edgy aesthetic. - **80s-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reviving the fashion trends of the 80s, such as Madonna's style, with a modern twist for a new generation of fashion enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to merge different fashion styles and materials to create unique and refreshing collections. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with creative concepts like combining contrasting styles in fashion photography to capture attention and create impact. - **Art and Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Celebrating and reinventing iconic fashion personalities and eras, like 80s-era Madonna, through artistic expression and reinterpretation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.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) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md)