# Vibrant Spanish Ensembles The Elle Mexico April 2012 Cover Shoot Stars an Exotic Kelsey Van Mook By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle-mexico-april-2012 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/kelsey-van-mook-jason-kim-elle-mexico-april-2012/) & [ellemexicodisena.mx](http://ellemexicodisena.com.mx/) Instead of fully embracing traditional Spanish ensembles, the Elle Mexico April 2012 cover shoot subtly introduces elements to give each outfit an exotic flavor. Granted, the matador hat, lacy fans and [floral accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection) do take it over the edge a bit, but overall the fashion features only a faint influence. The Elle Mexico April 2012 was lensed by Jason Kim, a Korean American fashion photographer based in Chicago, Illinois. It stars Kelsey Van Mook, who channels her inner [Latino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominican-heritage) admirably despite being born and raised in Canada. The brunette beauty was styled by Joseph Episcopo, who clad her in flamboyant and flirty pieces from labels such as [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles), Donna Karan, Gucci and Emilio Pucci. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exotic Influences in Fashion:** Introducing subtle elements from different cultures to create unique and vibrant ensembles. - **International Collaboration in Photography:** The collaboration between a Korean American fashion photographer and a Canadian model showcases the global nature of the industry. - **Flamboyant and Flirty Fashion:** Highlighting bold and playful fashion pieces from renowned labels for a vibrant and eye-catching style. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunities for designers to incorporate diverse cultural influences into their collections for a fresh and distinctive appeal. - **Photography:** Exploring cross-cultural collaborations in photography to create visually compelling and globally inclusive editorial shoots. - **Luxury Brands:** Creating flamboyant and flirty fashion pieces to cater to consumers seeking bold and expressive styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Telenovela-Inspired Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/descubre-elfecto-campaign.md) - [Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashbox-x-ilka.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Enchanting Mediterranean Swim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-sol-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md)