# Isle Chic Islands of the World Fashion Week in Nassau By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-11-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-chic-islands-of-the-world-fashion-week-in-nassau References: [factiosfashionweekcoveragespring2009.blogspot](http://factiosfashionweekcoveragespring2009.blogspot.com/l) The 'Islands of the World Fashion Week' in Nassau, Bahamas, featured a wide array of styles from designers representing islands like Cuba, Fiji, Barbados, the Bahamas and more. Stylish [swimsuit cover-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar), adorable handbags and clutches, dresses from short and fun, to long and elegant, and even hip 70s-style bell-bottom pants and halters were paraded down the catwalk. If you’re looking for a [short weekend getaway or extended vacation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-diaries-collection), you’ll turn a lot of heads on the beach, at the Cabana, and at the clubs with your ability to [nail isle chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 6% | 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 - **Island Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create stylish, unique fashion inspired by different islands. - **Swimsuit Cover-ups:** Innovative designs and patterns for cover-ups that can be worn from the beach to the club. - **70s Style:** Revival of 70s fashion with bell-bottom pants and halters for a retro look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion designers can explore new markets by drawing inspiration from different islands. - **Beach and Resort:** Opportunity to create a range of stylish swimsuit cover-ups for beach and resort wear. - **Retro Fashion:** Fashion industry can tap into the nostalgia trend by reintroducing 70s-inspired styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Island Print Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-island.md) - [Modern Vacation Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection.md) - [Spring Bring-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-and-vacation-outfits.md) - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [Travel-Friendly Loungewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-diaries-collection.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Luxe Whimsical Resort-Style Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-regis-x-vilbrequin.md) - [Private Culinary Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-culinary-installation.md)