# Eclectic Couture Swimwear The ELLE France 'Sea Beaux, Sea Stars!' Editorial Stars Shannan Click By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle-france-sea-beaux-sea-stars References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/shannan-click-hits-beach-nagi-sakai-elle-france-shoot/) & [elle.fr](http://www.elle.fr/) Although undoubtably sexy and stylish, the swimwear featured throughout the ELLE France 'Sea Beaux, Sea Stars!' editorial has also been eclectically styled. This results in beach outfits that may not be entirely practical, but look good enough to make up for it. From leather jackets to collared bibs, the eccentric pieces give each look a high fashion appeal that will speak to women who like to experiment with their wardrobes. The ELLE France Sea Beaux, Sea Stars! editorial was captured by New York-based Japanese photographer Nagi Sakai for the June 2012 issue of the magazine. It stars model Shannan Click. The American beauty was impressively styled by Jeanne Le Bault. Choosing pieces from the racks of such labels as [Tommy Hilfiger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-denim), [Kenzo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20), [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-mademoiselles) and Princesse Tam Tam, Le Bault channels a luxe resort attitude. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 86% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eclectic Swimwear Styles:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to create swimsuits that combine style, comfort and practicality. - **Experimental Beach Outfits:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on a new trend by offering bold and unconventional pieces for beachwear. - **High-fashion Beach Attire:** Luxury fashion brands can target the market for high-end beachwear by incorporating unconventional elements into their designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and retailers can benefit from designing and offering unconventional beachwear for fashion-forward consumers. - **Swimwear:** Swimwear manufacturers can create modern, fashionable swimsuits with added practical features to satisfy the needs of consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury fashion houses can use unconventional elements in their high-end beachwear designs to cater to the needs of style-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Italian Summer Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md)