# Tropical Traveller Editorials August Man’s Spring of Life Image Series Highlights Botanical Prints By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/august-man References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/august-man-magazine-rios/) & [christianrios.us](http://christianrios.us) August Man’s ‘Spring of Life’ editorial celebrates the summer season with its range of tropical wardrobe picks that feature floral motifs and vibrant color hues. Captured by photographer Christian Rios, this image series features models Matt Williams, Jason Boyce and Connor Feasel. The guys are outfitted by stylist Amy Mach who dresses them in a vivid wardrobe of floral print tops, statement shorts and [swim trunk garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop) that are guaranteed to garner attention. Pairing matching prints, this editorial embodies [tropical elegance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer) and leaves one in anticipation of their next beachside getaway. The ‘Spring of Life’ fashion story for August Man celebrates [relaxed travel style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-geneva-series) and shines a light on vivid menswear looks that marry aesthetics with comfort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Botanical Prints in Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate botanical prints into their collections, creating fresh and vibrant designs. - **Relaxed Travel Style:** Opportunity for travel companies to cater to the growing demand for relaxed and comfortable travel experiences. - **Statement Swim Trunks:** Opportunity for swimwear brands to create bold and eye-catching swim trunks that make a fashion statement at the beach or pool. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion brands to explore new design concepts and incorporate botanical prints. - **Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for travel companies to create tailored experiences that cater to the growing demand for relaxed travel style. - **Swimwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for swimwear brands to push the boundaries of design and create statement-making swim trunks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md) - [Palm Beach-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-stuff.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Men's Summer Swimwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilebrequin-x-joel-mesler.md) - [Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2024-menswear-collection.md) - [Dreamy Summer Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Island Print Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-island.md) - [Elevated Casual Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring.md)