<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwaist-short -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Tropical Hot-Pant Accessories
The Tribal Print Highwaist Short from Akira is Summer-Ready

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-17 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwaist-short
References: [shopakira](http://www.shopakira.com/products/tribal-print-highwaist-shorts.html) & [shopakira](http://www.shopakira.com/shorts/)

Fashion retailer Akira's Tribal Print Highwaist Shorts are a [summer-ready fashion essential](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop) with a chic and youthful design. The affordable garment is adorned with a vivid and tribal-inspired print that is made up of blue, orange and yellow hues.

The eccentric shorts feature an invisible back zipper with hook-and-eye closure and are made from 97% cotton with 3% spandex for comfortable fit. The shorts are sold for a price of $37.98, a steal for the eye-catching garment.

Summer is just around the corner and it's time to make a statement with Akira's Tribal Print Highwaist shorts. The [colorful style staple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club) can be paired with a tank on a casual beach visit or combined with a crisp white shirt and heels for a more formal dinner date occasion.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 39% | 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)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Printed Shorts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating unique and bold printed designs for shorts that cater to different consumer preferences.
- **Affordable Fashion:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in offering affordable fashion items that are stylish and trendy, appealing to a wide range of consumers.
- **Summer Statement Pieces:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation exists in designing summer statement pieces like the Tribal Print Highwaist Shorts that allow individuals to express their personal style during the warm weather.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of printed shorts by stocking a variety of designs and styles to cater to different target markets.
- **Apparel Manufacturing:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in apparel manufacturing by utilizing bold prints and affordable materials to create fashionable yet affordable garments.
- **Online Retail:** Online retailers can tap into the trend of affordable fashion items and statement pieces by offering a wide range of options for consumers to purchase from the comfort of their own homes.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Breathable Textured Tweed Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts.md)
- [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md)
- [Dreamy Summer Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop.md)
- [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md)
- [Functional Activewear Skorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads.md)
- [Crochet Bikini Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverups-and-swimwear.md)
- [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md)
- [Color-Rich Swimsuit Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club.md)
- [Summer-Ready Crochet Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-open-knit.md)
