# Exotic Islander Apparel The Anna Sui S/S Collection Boasts a Tropical Aesthetic By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-09-17 | Updated 2015-09-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-sui-spring-and-summer References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2016-ready-to-wear/anna-sui/slideshow/collection) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2016-ready-to-wear/anna-sui) While the Tommy Hilfiger collection brought Caribbean chic to NYFW, designer Anna Sui set her eyes upon a different island for the Anna Sui Spring and Summer '16 collection. This lavish line features 63 sun-kissed looks perfect for [resort season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver). It was a luxe getaway to Tahiti and Honolulu that sparked the inspiration for this collection. The island vacation resulted in kitsch bowling shirts, souvenir bomber jackets and a [tropical color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-white-lotus-1). Exotic floral prints adorn fringe-heavy skirts and dresses, while stripes play a major role in this collection as well. Sui even managed to throw in a little fur trim on a lacy black and white dress fitted with embroidered florals. The Anna Sui Spring and Summer 2016 collection is sure to have fashion fans planning their next island vacation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Tropical Aesthetic:** Designers can incorporate bold prints and vibrant colors to create a tropical-inspired aesthetic for clothing collections. - **Kitsch Clothing:** Incorporating playful and nostalgic elements, like bowling shirts and bomber jackets, into clothing collections can create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Fringe Details:** Adding fringe details to skirts and dresses can create movement and interest, giving a bohemian feel to a clothing collection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can utilize tropical and kitsch elements to create unique clothing collections for resort wear or summer apparel. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers and suppliers can capitalize on the use of bold prints and vibrant colors in clothing collections to create new fabric designs. - **Tourism:** The popularity of island-inspired clothing trends can boost tourism as people plan vacations to tropical destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Show-Inspired Tropical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-white-lotus-1.md) - [Affordable Designer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-x-anna.md) - [Island Print Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-island.md) - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md) - [Summery Bikini Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-spring-2024.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md)