The 'Run Away' menswear editorial starring Cole Mohr for Manifesto Hong Kong is an edgy take on gangster-inspired style. Cole stars in the magazine's latest issue in a stylish shoot lensed by photographer Jimmy Ming Shum.
Cole is dressed in a color-filled and flamboyant wardrobe styled by Yoshi Miyamasu. The model sports sleek suited separates, luxurious furs and layered outerwear. His eccentric style combines street-wear and high style elements with bold colors and rich textures. The model wears designer selects from labels that include Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, Ann Demeulemeester among others.
Cole takes on a fashionable role that is inspired by humorous pop culture iconography. His clothes do not match his surroundings making him stand out and seem out of place. Shot in an industrial setting, this photo series juxtaposes a stark backdrop with eclectic styling, with an end result that is high fashion at its best.
Eccentric Menswear Editorials
The Cole Mohr for Manifesto Hong Kong Shoot Has Class
Trend Themes
1. Gangster-inspired Style - There is an opportunity for designers and retailers to create menswear collections that blend street-wear and high style with bold colors and rich textures, inspired by gangster aesthetics.
2. Eccentric Fashion - Brands can explore eccentric and flamboyant styles that combine humor, pop culture references, and mismatched elements to create unique fashion editorials and collections.
3. Industrial Fashion Shoots - Photographers and fashion magazines can experiment with juxtaposing stark industrial backdrops with unconventional styling to create visually striking and avant-garde fashion shoots.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can create new menswear collections that incorporate gangster-inspired style and eccentric elements to cater to fashion-forward consumers.
2. Retail - Retailers can curate a selection of menswear pieces that feature bold colors, rich textures, and flamboyant styles to appeal to customers looking for unique and unconventional fashion.
3. Fashion Photography - Fashion photographers can explore the concept of juxtaposing industrial settings with eclectic styling to create visually impactful and avant-garde fashion shoots for magazines and brands.