# Nature-Centric Artistic Editorials Nepenthes' Anything But Strong Capsule Explores Coastal Looks By Amy Duong | Published 2019-04-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anything-but-strong References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/nepenthes-spring-summer-2019-anything-but-strong-editorial) & [nepenthes.co.jp](http://nepenthes.co.jp/remix/anything_but_strong/r58.html) Fashion label Nepenthes introduces its new captivating 'Anything but Strong' collection for the Spring/Summer 2019 season through an artistically charged lookbook. The seasonal pieces boast a strong [coastal design influence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-springsummer-2026) and it features seasonal pieces drawn from South2 West8, [Engineered Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule), an Needles. The entire editorial is directed by Japanese stylist Naoki Ikeda. The overall coast-like aesthetic features naturistic themes as well, with paint and mime-influenced decor to elevate the range Some of the standout items highlighted in the lookbook include the Dome hat by Engineered Garments, the Tie-Dye 3 Cut hoodie by Nuudles, and the South2Westt8 Slack pants. To round out the Spring/Summer 2019 Anything but Strong range are the accenting footwear such as the Ghillie sneakers, Geta sandals, and Swedish Clogs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate natural elements and coastal design influences into their collections - **Artistic Lookbooks:** Opportunity for fashion brands to use creative, artistically charged lookbooks to showcase their collections - **Sustainable Footwear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to feature eco-friendly footwear made from materials such as cork and bamboo ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can draw inspiration from this collection and use natural elements and creative lookbooks to differentiate themselves in a crowded market - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to work with fashion brands in creating artistic lookbooks and product collaborations - **Sustainable Fashion:** Brands can focus on developing eco-friendly footwear that is both stylish and environmentally conscious ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Coastal Utility Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-springsummer-2026.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namacheko-1.md) - [Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-3.md) - [Collaborative Dynamic Eclectic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tss.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md)