If growing up you always wanted to be Ariel in the Little Mermaid then the Bimba & Lola Spring 2014 collection was designed with you in mind.
Mystical and surreal, the Bimba & Lola Spring 2014 collection is inspired by surrealist painter Maruja Mallo. The painter is one of the most popular visual artists of her movement -- her movement being the Spanish avant-garde movement.
Using Mallo's 1952 painting Mermaids as the focal influence for the Bimba & Lola Spring 2014 collection, the casual everyday pieces are made using a kaleidoscope of materials.
Featuring materials with shiny iridescent finishes, metallic leather, loose knits and stamped neoprene, you can really feel the 'under the sea' feel of the collection.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Aquatic-inspired Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate aquatic themes and materials into their collections, creating a unique and visually stunning look.
- Surrealist Art Influence
- Potential for designers to draw inspiration from surrealist art movements, creating collections that are bold, imaginative, and push the boundaries of traditional fashion.
- Iridescent Finishes
- Growing trend of using iridescent finishes in fashion, allowing for a futuristic and ethereal aesthetic.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can take advantage of the aquatic and surrealist art trends to create bold and eye-catching collections that appeal to consumers.
- Art
- Artists and designers can collaborate to produce unique and avant-garde pieces inspired by surrealist art movements.
- Textiles
- Textile manufacturers can explore new materials and finishes to cater to the demand for iridescent and metallic fabrics in the fashion industry.
