# Tribal City Style Andrea Crews' Designs Show Cosmopolitan Ethnicity By Rachel | Published 2009-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-crews References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=19&ArticleID=3580&PageNum=1) & [andreacrews](http://www.andreacrews.com/) For Andrea Crews' Spring/Summer collection, she decided to present tribal fashions with a twist. The designer took tribal fashions from boho-chic to city streets. The Andrea Crews Spring/Summer collection shows feathers, fringe and leaves displayed on ripped leggings, [strapless dresses and strong-shouldered suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie). The juxtaposition makes for a fun collection that gives a nod to ethereal and city fashion. **Implications** - When you join two completely different styles together, the result is bound to appeal to forward-thinking people. For the urban consumer who doesn't relish the idea of being lost in an impersonal sea of drab drones, products like this offer them a way to infuse a bit of spiritual personality into their every day lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tribal-city Fusion:** Designers can capitalize on the trend of blending tribal and urban fashion to create unique and eye-catching collections. - **Boho-chic Reinvented:** There is an opportunity for fashion innovators to bring new life to boho-chic style by adding unexpected elements and materials, such as feathers and fringe. - **Ethereal-city Aesthetic:** The demand for fashion that combines otherworldly and urban elements opens up possibilities for designers to explore new creative territories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can take inspiration from Andrea Crews' collection to create their own unique blends of contrasting fashion styles. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can incorporate tribal-inspired elements while maintaining their signature urban aesthetic to attract fashion-forward consumers. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can offer a platform for designers who experiment with tribal-city fusion to reach a wider audience beyond brick-and-mortar stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Backed Fashion Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brigade.md) - [Executive Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md)