# Glamorous Tomboy Captures WSJ Magazine's Sam Rollinson Feature is Effortlessly Cool By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wsj-magazine References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2014/06/sam-rollinson-wsj-magazine-maciek-kobielski.html) & [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/female-models/sam-rollinson) Top model Sam Rollinson stars in this tomboy-inspired editorial for WSJ Magazine. Entitled 'Kick It in Couture', this fashion story graces the style publication's July/August 2014 issue and shines a light on youthful styling. This elegant editorial pairs glamorous couture staples with [comfy sneaker looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/june-ambrose-x-naturalizer) that are unexpected when worn together. The shoot's model star is captured by photographer Maciek Kobielski's lens while posing in a set of [designer-clad studio portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit). Styling for WSJ Magazine's 'Kick It in Couture' image series is courtesy of Anastasia Barbieri who dresses her model muse in embroidered and [voluminous dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) from a number of luxe labels. The garments range from sequined jumpsuits to floor-length gowns that are worthy of an Oscar moment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tomboy-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for retailers and fashion brands to incorporate more androgynous styles into their collections, appealing to a wider customer base. - **Sneaker and Couture Pairings:** Potential for collaborations between sneaker brands and high-end fashion designers to create stylish and comfortable footwear options for formal occasions. - **Youthful Styling:** Brands can target younger consumers by offering fashion options that blend elegance with a more casual and relaxed aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can embrace the tomboy-inspired trend by diversifying their product offerings and marketing campaigns to include more gender-neutral clothing options. - **Footwear:** Collaborations between sneaker brands and couture designers could disrupt the luxury footwear industry by creating innovative and fashionable sneakers that combine both comfort and style. - **Fashion Photography:** Photographers can capitalize on the growing demand for unconventional fashion editorials by incorporating unexpected pairings like sneakers and couture, creating visually compelling images that stand out in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Luggage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-gala.md) - [Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-x-wnba-campaign.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md)