# Electrically Patterned Editorials The Flare April 2012 Shoot by Chris Nicholl is Boldly Vibrant By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-april-2012 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/wei-dj-chris-nicholls-flare-april-2012/) & [flare](http://www.flare.com/) Rife with clashing patterns and kaleidoscopic colors, the Flare April 2012 editorial is absolutely electric. Models Wei and DJ seem energized by this electricity. The photo shoot is full of movement, which beautifully showcases the billowing aspects of the select fashion pieces. Shot in studio, the stormy, concrete-like backdrop allows the [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) of each outfit to jump out. The Flare April 2012 editorial was shot by England-born, Canada-based photographer Chris Nicholl. Styled by Elizabeth Cabral, the models don a [spring wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) featuring the designs of such labels as Jil Sander, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney. The blue and pink ombre hair and full makeup was done by beauty artist Veronica Chu, bringing a neon edge to the already flamboyant outfits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Patterned Prints:** Opportunities for sustainable, recyclable and long lasting electric patterned prints on clothing, textiles, and accessories. - **Kaleidoscopic Colors:** Innovative combinations of bold, bright and various colors for packaging, art and design. - **Vibrant Studio Backdrops:** Customizable and dynamic studio backdrops for photography, film and video. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** An opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with electric patterned designs for more energy-efficient and sustainable clothing. - **Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty industry to explore innovative recreation of makeup with vivid colors that complement electric patterned clothing and accessories. - **Interior Design:** Innovation in creating customizable and modular vibrant studio background designs for interior design, home decor and events industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md)