# Romantic Nomadic Menswear 'The Vagabond' by Louise Canton Stars a Somber Leslie Marks By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vagabond-by-louise-canton References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--The-vagabond-19897.html) & [secretstare](http://www.secretstare.com/) 'The Vagabond' by Louise Canton is an utterly romantic photo series. It centers around a [beautiful nomad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection) who happens to look like he was castaway at sea. Shot on a rocky cliff by the water's edge, the photo shoot is filled with [dramatic nature scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles). Starring fresh face [male model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign) Leslie Marks, The Vagabond by Louise Canton photo series shows off his somber side. The British-born, Australia-based photographer quotes Samuel H. Hammond on her blog, "The truth is that it is natural, as well as necessary, for every man to be a vagabond occasionally." Although the city is nearby, Marks wanders around the removed shore for some peaceful solace while draped in designs by New Zealand native Laura Marshall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Romantic Menswear:** Opportunity for romantic and nostalgic designs in men's fashion. - **Nomadic Fashion:** Potential for incorporating a nomadic aesthetic into clothing designs. - **Outdoor Photography:** Demand for photo shoots that capture dramatic nature scenes and outdoor settings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore romantic and nomadic themes in menswear. - **Apparel:** Apparel companies can create clothing lines inspired by the nomadic lifestyle. - **Photography:** Photography industry can cater to the demand for outdoor shoots with dramatic natural settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Australian Linen Garment Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-the-label.md) - [Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-travel-campaign.md) - [Modern-Day Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernday-travel.md) - [Cinematic Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.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) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md)