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# Updated Grunge Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Marlene' Image Series Features 90s-Inspired Looks

By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-04-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/updated-grunge
References: [theones2watch](https://theones2watch.com/editorial/women/31832/) & [jordandrysdale](https://jordandrysdale.com/)

Model Marlene Kafka stars in a self-titled editorial for The Ones 2 Watch while donning a wardrobe of updated grunge looks. Photographer Jordan Drysdale captures the series and selects its [vintage-inspired wardrobe picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry).

Sourcing clothing from Aoyama Archive, Drysdale picks a number of eye-catching looks like hand-embroidered denim jackets and plaid trousers along with shiny patent outerwear. Hair and makeup for The Ones 2 Watch Marlene image series are courtesy of Georgia Gaillard who opts for sleek blonde tresses and [updated grunge cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1) which match the editorial's wardrobe.

Paying homage to [rebellious and effortlessly cool 90s fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren), this editorial pairs sleek silhouettes with textured and intricate detailing in order to make a bold and graphic statement visually.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 88% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Updated Grunge Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes for modern grunge-inspired clothing to meet the demand for environmentally-conscious fashion.
- **Vintage-inspired Wardrobe:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or service that connects consumers with curated collections of vintage-inspired clothing, making it easier for them to find unique and nostalgic fashion pieces.
- **Graphic Statement Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to create interactive and customizable graphic fashion designs, allowing consumers to personalize their clothing.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement smart and sustainable inventory management systems using artificial intelligence to optimize supply chains and reduce waste in the fashion retail industry.
- **Vintage Clothing Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online marketplace that focuses specifically on vintage and retro fashion, connecting sellers and buyers from around the world and providing a platform for niche fashion enthusiasts.
- **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of cosmetics that caters specifically to grunge and alternative fashion styles, offering unique and edgy makeup products to capture the interest of this niche market.

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