# Mind-Bending Menswear Spreads The Vogue Hommes Japan #9 Issue is Psychedelic By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-hommes-japan-9 References: [wgsn.tumblr](http://wgsn.tumblr.com/post/33355937267) & [hommes.vogue.co.jp](http://hommes.vogue.co.jp/vol09/) The [Vogue Hommes Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Audio-journalism-platforms) #9 issue is currently featuring a spread styled by Shun Watanabe. The intense psychedelic ensembles follow Watanabe's experience with [Uniqlo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo), Jill Stuart and [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-signature-doll), although he has spent the greatest amount of time with the Vogue Hommes Japan publication. The intense collage features that distinguish the #9 edition stem from photographer Damien Blottière's work. Blottière's Tumblr account tracks his latest collaborations with major magazines and labels, a good portion of which are characterized by erotic homosexual imagery. Here Blottière and Watanabe juxtapose menswear and male models with highly saturated images of animals, reflective sunglasses and dripping paint. Pieces taken from the Dior Homme collection serve to bring together the unruly portraits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Psychedelic Menswear:** Exploring the use of intense colors, animal imagery, and unconventional styling in men's fashion. - **Erotic Imagery in Fashion:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional fashion photography by incorporating provocative and homoerotic elements. - **Collaborative Fashion Photography:** The collaboration between photographers, stylists, and designers to create visually striking and unconventional fashion spreads. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with bold and unconventional concepts within the realm of fashion. - **Men's Fashion:** Brands can incorporate psychedelic influences and unconventional styling elements into their menswear collections to attract a bold and fashion-forward consumer base. - **Magazine Publishing:** Publishers can explore the use of provocative and daring fashion spreads to push boundaries and attract a niche audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [Highly Limited Garment Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-man-x-reigning-champ.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md)