# Paint-Splattered Fighter Lookbooks The Bandulu SS 2014 Lookbook Showcases a Fighting Spirit By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandulu-ss-2014 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/06/03/bandulu-spring-summer-2014-lookbook/) & [shop.bdgastore](http://shop.bdgastore.com/collections/bandulu) Staying true to its brand ideology, the Bandulu SS 2014 collection is a mixture of high-end influences and working class aesthetic cues, particularly those that revolve around an artistic lifestyle.The lookbook is especially reflective of its creative objective, featuring models outfitted in [protective boxing headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-preto-x-dickies-japan) and paint-splattered sweaters. This is the sophomore collection for the brand, and it focuses on refreshing pieces through its impressive attention to detail. Specifically, the pieces are updated using [hand-sewn embroidery and ornate detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule), ensuring that each is unique and one-of-a-kind. The brand also enhanced its signature athletic silhouettes by using an expressive color gradient technique for a handful of pieces. Overall, the Bandulu SS 2014 collection is well-suited for someone who can roll with the punches. It is available for purchase on [Bodega](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4-og-3). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Lifestyle Fashion:** Opportunity for traditional fashion brands to incorporate unique, artistic elements into their products and campaigns for a fresh appeal. - **Handcrafted Fashion:** The rise of hand-sewn embroidery and ornate detailing presents an opportunity in the artisanal fashion industry to appeal to consumers that prefer one-of-a-kind pieces over mass-produced items. - **Expressive Color Gradient Technique:** Other fashion and textile industries could incorporate the expressive color gradient technique to update traditional pieces, creating unique and visually striking products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Traditional fashion brands should consider incorporating elements of unique subcultures, artistry, and skilled craftsmanship into their products to appeal to consumers seeking something more personalized and purposeful. - **Artisanal Fashion:** The Bandulu SS 2014 collection presents an opportunity for artisanal fashion brands to promote unique, handcrafted pieces with ornate detailing and embroidered designs. - **Textile Industry:** The expressive color gradient technique can be adopted by the textile industry to update traditional pieces into visually striking products that appeal to a wider consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Driven Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandit-x-asics-capsule.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-5.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Martial Art Fused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-preto-x-dickies-japan.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) - [Culturally Backed Fashion Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brigade.md) - [Mid-Summer Streetwear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-the-smoke-clears-collection.md) - [Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bene-culture-3.md)