Who says pensioners have to wear slacks and flatcaps? A new photo series show senior citizens in ghetto gear - and they look fabulous. An array of elderly male and female models are seen rocking hoodies and baseball tops, pulling hip hop signs more suited to East Coast rappers. Scroll down for video . Peter Gowens, 72, modelling clothing from the trendy Capology shop in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK . Photographer Ryan Edy, 25, took the pictures in junction with independent clothes shop Capology and NE LOVE Magazine. 'The models where dubious when we first pitched the concept to them as they were, quite naturally, out of their comfort zone,' said Ryan, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 'The first few frames where tense, but the models soon warmed to the idea and by the end were really getting into the zone and having fun.' Ryan admits that the shoot is in stark contrast to the independent shop's usual demographic. A nonchalant Wendy Young, 69, rocks cap, sweatshirt and skateboard . Larry Bedigan, 59, in hooded bomber jacket, check shirt, T shirt and cap . 'We wanted to create striking and powerful images that were a bit tongue-in-cheek. 'The response has been amazing, more than we ever could have imagined. It's been a healthy mixture of skeptical and very positive.' When asked if older people can generally get away with donning trendy gear, Ryan responded: 'Of course, in this day and age, everyone has their own personality and style which is often portrayed in their choice of clothing.' Anne Gowens, 70, on her way to the court, basketball under arm, showing off all her bling . Larry 'chunks a deuce' (throws a peace sign sideways) for photographer Ryan Edy, 25 . Wendy changes up her outfit and pulls a classic rapper pose for trendy shop Capology .
Nonchalant OAPs wear rapper threads and make hip hop hand signs .
Photographer Ryan Edy, 25, took the pictures for clothes shop Capology .
Project is in conjunction with NE LOVE Magazine .
Who says pensioners have to wear slacks and flatcaps? A new photo series show senior citizens in ghetto gear - and they look fabulous. An array of elderly male and female models are seen rocking hoodies and baseball tops, pulling hip hop signs more suited to East Coast rappers. Scroll down for video . Peter Gowens, 72, modelling clothing from the trendy Capology shop in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK . Photographer Ryan Edy, 25, took the pictures in junction with independent clothes shop Capology and NE LOVE Magazine. 'The models where dubious when we first pitched the concept to them as they were, quite naturally, out of their comfort zone,' said Ryan, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 'The first few frames where tense, but the models soon warmed to the idea and by the end were really getting into the zone and having fun.' Ryan admits that the shoot is in stark contrast to the independent shop's usual demographic. A nonchalant Wendy Young, 69, rocks cap, sweatshirt and skateboard . Larry Bedigan, 59, in hooded bomber jacket, check shirt, T shirt and cap . 'We wanted to create striking and powerful images that were a bit tongue-in-cheek. 'The response has been amazing, more than we ever could have imagined. It's been a healthy mixture of skeptical and very positive.' When asked if older people can generally get away with donning trendy gear, Ryan responded: 'Of course, in this day and age, everyone has their own personality and style which is often portrayed in their choice of clothing.' Anne Gowens, 70, on her way to the court, basketball under arm, showing off all her bling . Larry 'chunks a deuce' (throws a peace sign sideways) for photographer Ryan Edy, 25 . Wendy changes up her outfit and pulls a classic rapper pose for trendy shop Capology .
in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK . Photographer Ryan Edy, 25, took the pictures in junction with independent clothes shop Capology and NE LOVE rapper pose for trendy shop Capology .