# Playful Kaleidoscopic Series The 'Free Spirit' Dazed and Confused Shoot Experiments with Color By Leslie Chen | Published 2014-01-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-spirit-dazed-and-confused References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2014/01/free-spirit-lupita-nyongo-by-sharif-hamza-for-dazed-confused-february-2014-editorial.html) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/) Full of [bold colors and funky patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities), the 'Free Spirit' Dazed and Confused photo shoot is a brilliant display of what it means to just let go. Photographed by Sharif Hamza and starring Lupita Nyong'o, the editorial plays with practically every color in the rainbow and manages to make it work beautifully. Set against backgrounds made up of blue, yellow and purple, the shoot features pieces like a strapless top made up of a kaleidoscopic collection of colors and a bright yellow top paired with a white floor-length skirt. The [playful shades and prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) definitely resonate with the 'free spirit' theme of the series. If you need something to pull you out of the winter blues, take a look at the 'Free Spirit' Dazed and Confused editorial for some [light-hearted fashion fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bold Colors:** Opportunities for brands to incorporate vibrant and eye-catching colors into their product designs and marketing campaigns. - **Funky Patterns:** Potential for fashion and interior design industries to experiment with unique and playful patterns to attract and engage customers. - **Free Spirit Theme:** Possibilities for wellness and lifestyle brands to promote a carefree and individualistic mindset in their products and messaging. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore innovative ways to incorporate bold colors and funky patterns into their clothing and accessories. - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for interior design companies to create dynamic spaces by incorporating bold colors and funky patterns into their designs. - **Wellness and Lifestyle:** Potential for wellness and lifestyle brands to develop products and services that promote a carefree and individualistic lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Joyous Spirit-Inspired Holiday Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opa-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Couture Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md)