# Retro Elegance Illustrations The Fernando Vicente Fashion Series Showcases Classic Sophistication By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fernando-vicente-fashion References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/03/26/fashion-fernando-vicente/) & [fernandovicenteblog.blogspot](http://fernandovicenteblog.blogspot.ca/) The Fernando Vicente 'Fashion' image series features an set of gorgeous and retro-themed portraits that pay homage to vintage womenswear. Exuding an air of undeniable sophistication, the artist's fashion illustration series revives a retro art and style aesthetic. Whether showcasing the perfect red dress in a girl's wardrobe or highlighting an array of [bold bow design details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow), the Fernando Vicente 'Fashion' illustration series is a nod to past era elegance that is seldom seen in our modern world. Embracing a retro fashion aesthetic, the artist depicts glamorous female subjects who sport a wardrobe enriched with [vintage fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna). These feminine styles range from over-the-top [evening gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025) and voluminous capelets to streamlined suit sets and exaggerated turban headpiece accessories that are each guaranteed to inspired today's fashion lovers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Fashion Illustrations:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to update retro illustrations with modern technology to create new fashion designs. - **Vintage Fashion Revival:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate vintage fashion styles with modern designs to create unique fashion products. - **Sophisticated Art Aesthetics:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to blend classic art aesthetics with contemporary designs to create unique art pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can incorporate vintage styles into their modern designs to create new fashion products. - **Art Industry:** Artists can use the retro art aesthetic to create new art pieces that blend classic and modern art styles. - **Technology Industry:** Technology companies can develop software that allows for updated retro illustrations to be created with modern computer programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md)