# Silent Film Lookbooks The Americana Manhasset 'Speechless' Catalog Stars a Retro Karlie Kloss By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americana-manhasset-speechless References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--karlie-kloss-for-americana-manhasset-silent-and-cinematic-25175.html) & [americanamanhasset](http://www.americanamanhasset.com/) Cleverly titled, the Americana Manhasset 'Speechless' Fall 2012 lookbook is inspired by the silent film era. Not only does it channel the romantic black and white aesthetic that was recently re-popularized by the Academy Award-winning film, 'The Artist,' it also draws inspiration on Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming take on 'The Great Gatsby.' Rife with '20s references, the photoshoot is a beauty. Starring model Karlie Kloss alongside male model Clement Chabernaud, the Americana Manhasset Speechless Fall 2012 lookbook continues the brand's pension for fun retro themes. Kloss may be sexy and seductive, but here she displays her adorable nature, embracing her inner silent film actress. Romantic and cinematic, the Americana Manhasset Speechless catalog will charm anyone who gets their hands on it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Silent Film Aesthetic:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate the romantic black and white aesthetic of silent films into their marketing campaigns. - **Retro Themes:** Brands can tap into nostalgia by incorporating fun retro themes into their lookbooks or catalogs. - **Film-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to create fashion collections or lookbooks inspired by iconic films like 'The Great Gatsby' or 'The Artist'. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create lookbooks or collections that embrace the silent film aesthetic or incorporate retro themes. - **Film and Entertainment:** Film studios and production companies can partner with fashion brands to create cross-promotions or tie-ins with film-inspired fashion. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing agencies can help brands leverage the appeal of silent film aesthetics and retro themes to create impactful campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-film.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md)