# Painterly Womenswear Catalogs The Christian Westphal Spring 2013 Collection is Artfully Expressive By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-12-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-westphal-spring-2013 References: [coutequecoute.blogspot](http://coutequecoute.blogspot.ca/2012/12/christianwestphal-ss2013-women.html) & [christianwestphal](http://www.christianwestphal.com/) Photographer Bo Johannsen captures Scoop model Emilie for the Christian Westphal Spring 2013 collection catalog. Emilie sports the label's artfully expressive garments as she poses in a stark studio setting. From flowing fabrics to [painterly textile patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1), this striking advertorial marries simplicity with a playful sense of spirit. The Danish-born designer fuses [minimalist silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein) along with hand-painted graphic prints that add color to a crisp white palette. From long skirts and silk jackets to feminine maxi dresses, the [Christian Westphal Spring 2013 womenswear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artless-forevers-fall-25) takes inspiration from Las Vegas nightlife. The designer creates expressive visual prints that are painterly while channeling Sin City's neon lights. These expressive prints make for a stunning visual statement that is sure to draw attention to the individual that wears them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expressive Textile Patterns:** The use of hand-painted graphic prints in fashion allows for unique and visually stunning garments. - **Minimalist Silhouettes:** The fusion of simple and clean lines in clothing design creates a modern and sophisticated look. - **Inspired by Las Vegas Nightlife:** Drawing inspiration from vibrant city environments opens up possibilities for bold and eye-catching fashion collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Incorporating expressive textile patterns and minimalist silhouettes can lead to innovative and fashion-forward designs. - **Textile Industry:** Creating unique hand-painted graphic prints for clothing allows for new market opportunities and customization options. - **Art and Design Industry:** Exploring the intersection of art and fashion can result in visually striking and boundary-pushing creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Wearable Art Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Tranquil Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livms-soul-place-series.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md)