# Aquatic Mineral-Inspired Lookbooks The Bimba & Lola Spring 2014 Collection Channels Little Mermaid By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bimba-lola-spring-2014 References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/collections/bimba-lola-spring-2014/) & [bimbaylola](http://www.bimbaylola.com/cms/) If growing up you always wanted to be Ariel in [the Little Mermaid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-the-little-mermaid-collection) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-of-wonder), metallic leather, loose knits and stamped neoprene, you can really feel the 'under the sea' feel of the collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-into-the-blue.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Enchanting Mediterranean Swim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-sol-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Aquatic Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-the-little-mermaid-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)