# Eclectic-Patterned Fashion Shoots The Elle UK ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' Spread is Eye-Po By Jordy E | Published 2012-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2012/03/david-vasiljevic-elleuk.html) & [troublemanagement](http://www.troublemanagement.com/component/nrgallery/david-location/elle-uk-451.html?Itemid=26) The April 2012 edition of Elle UK is set to feature the vividly patterned ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ spread. Photographed by Trouble Management’s David Vasiljevic, the project features geometric and royal-themed prints that reoccur throughout the series. The ensembles sported by model Alexandra Tomlinson in the Cat on a Hot Tin Roof collection are all highly animated. Tropical leaf designs and bean-shaped motifs pattern one-piece suits and billowing silk-lined pants. Shot amid a luxe hotel, the spread is reminiscent of a 1940s aristocratic vacation, especially given its display of a green-tinged vintage car. With bold, chunky heels and highly exaggerated side swept hair, Tomlinson has demonstrated that it is possible to combine eclectic patterns within one outfit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eclectic Patterned Fashion:** The rise of eclectic-patterned fashion opens up opportunities for textile companies to explore unique and diverse prints. - **Retro-inspired Aesthetics:** The use of a 1940s aristocratic vacation aesthetic in Elle's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof spread presents opportunities for vintage fashion brands to apply similar retro-inspired designs in their collections. - **Bold and Exaggerated Styling:** The bold and exaggerated styling seen in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof can inspire beauty and cosmetic brands to create products that cater to consumers looking to stand out. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore eclectic-patterned fashion and apply it to their collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore unique and diverse prints to cater to the growing demand for eclectic-patterned fashion. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Beauty and cosmetic brands can find ways to cater to consumers looking to stand out with bold and exaggerated styling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-car-couture.md) - [Chunky Patterned Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-wildcats.md) - [One-of-One Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeliza-3.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)