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# Chic Whimsical Fashion Identities
Antonio García Cárceles Creates a Youthful Aesthetic for KLING

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-24 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-identity
References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/69161567/KLING) & [garciacarceles](http://www.garciacarceles.com/)

Madrid-based designer Antonio García Cárceles is tasked to create a visually appealing and consumer-engaging fashion identity for KLING. For the project, the creative focuses on the design preferences of the Millennial audience — the brand's target demographic. The youthful quality is communicated through a fashion identity that builds on color, contemporary movements, and industrial sensibilities.

Antonio García Cárceles creates promotional materials for KLING that embrace flat design and quirky graphics with a retro flair. Moreover, the brand's [brick-and-mortar location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibiza-boutique) is the component that most accurately reflects the intended visual perception of the brand. A whimsical contrast is reached within the interior of the shop through the incorporation of [playful and boldly colored fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play) on a relatively plain industrial-style backdrop. Moreover, the neon wall art further contributes to the contemporary fashion identity of KLING.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.8/10
- Popularity: 99% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Industrial Whimsy:** Designing fashion spaces that incorporate industrial backdrops with bold, playful fixtures and elements creates a unique and innovative aesthetic that appeals to younger audiences.
- **Flat Design with a Retro Flair:** Embracing flat design and quirky graphics with a retro flair in promotional material introduces an engaging, contemporary and playful visual identity for brands.
- **Youthful Industrialism:** A youthful and industrial fashion identity that uses bold colors and contemporary movements to convey the taste of millennial audiences is a fresh approach for brands targeting this demographic.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Retail Fashion:** Incorporating bold, playful fixtures and elements on a plain industrial-style backdrop and using neon wall art can enhance the visual perception and inviting atmosphere in retail fashion spaces.
- **Print and Graphic Design:** Applying flat design with a retro flair through quirky graphics is a fresh and engaging approach for brands looking to appeal to younger audiences through print and graphic design materials.
- **Interior Design:** Integrating playful and boldly colored fixtures on plain industrial backdrops while incorporating neon wall art in interior design adds a visually-pleasing contrast that appeals to younger generations with a bold sense of taste.

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