# Dollface Nautical Fashions Cruisin' for a Brusin' Makes Seafarers Swoon By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruisin-for-a-brusin References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2011/07/cruisin-for-brusin.html) & [matthew-frost](http://www.matthew-frost.com/fashion/48050A53A7E54C65BA4B.html) In many ways, the iconic [sailor style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-sail) may never completely go out of fashion, as Cruisin' for a Brusin' by Matthew Frost proves with an enchanting collection of spreads in the April 2011 Jalouse Magazine. Horizontal blue and white stripes, starchy button-downs, tilted caps and twisted rope accessories have a classic sort of appeal. The adorable Rachel Ballinger has been dolled up by Shawn Mount and Deanna Melluso to assume the appearance of a youthful pantomime with Pippi Longstocking braided pigtails. Fake lower eyelashes and cherry red lipstick give the girl a delectable look that quickly wins her the attention of [uniformed yachtsmen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school) like Wade Oates. The model bats her eyes, pouts and shows a little leg in Cruisin' for a Brusin', serving up a sweet taste of what the [boating season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shans-cruise-2026-line) has to offer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Sailor Style Fashion:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities in creating sustainable and eco-friendly sailor style fashion. - **Youthful Pantomime Makeup:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities in developing innovative and long-lasting makeup products for achieving a youthful pantomime look. - **Boating Season Fashion:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities in designing functional and stylish fashion pieces specifically for the boating season. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative materials and manufacturing techniques to create sustainable sailor style fashion. - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can develop new makeup products and techniques for achieving the youthful pantomime look. - **Outdoor and Leisure:** The outdoor and leisure industry can create functional and stylish fashion items catering to the specific needs of boating enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters.md) - [Sailing Race-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-cup-barcelona.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md)