The April 2012 edition of Elle UK is set to feature the vividly patterned ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ spread. Photographed by Trouble Management’s David Vasiljevic, the project features geometric and royal-themed prints that reoccur throughout the series.
The ensembles sported by model Alexandra Tomlinson in the Cat on a Hot Tin Roof collection are all highly animated. Tropical leaf designs and bean-shaped motifs pattern one-piece suits and billowing silk-lined pants. Shot amid a luxe hotel, the spread is reminiscent of a 1940s aristocratic vacation, especially given its display of a green-tinged vintage car. With bold, chunky heels and highly exaggerated side swept hair, Tomlinson has demonstrated that it is possible to combine eclectic patterns within one outfit.
Eclectic-Patterned Fashion Shoots
The Elle UK ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' Spread is Eye-Po
Trend Themes
1. Eclectic Patterned Fashion - The rise of eclectic-patterned fashion opens up opportunities for textile companies to explore unique and diverse prints.
2. Retro-inspired Aesthetics - The use of a 1940s aristocratic vacation aesthetic in Elle's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof spread presents opportunities for vintage fashion brands to apply similar retro-inspired designs in their collections.
3. Bold and Exaggerated Styling - The bold and exaggerated styling seen in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof can inspire beauty and cosmetic brands to create products that cater to consumers looking to stand out.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can explore eclectic-patterned fashion and apply it to their collections.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers can explore unique and diverse prints to cater to the growing demand for eclectic-patterned fashion.
3. Beauty and Cosmetics - Beauty and cosmetic brands can find ways to cater to consumers looking to stand out with bold and exaggerated styling.