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# Tropical Goth Lookbooks
The MADE by BitchingAndJunkfood.com Collection Showcases Beach Fantasy

By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2013-01-31 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-bitchingandjunkfoodcom
References: [blog.bitchingandjunkfood](http://blog.bitchingandjunkfood.com/2012/11/made-by-bitchingandjunkfood-com-shot-by-alis-pelleschi/) & [bitchingandjunkfood](http://www.bitchingandjunkfood.com)

Celebrating Internet subculture and impeccable design, the MADE by bitchingandjunkfood.com collection gives a fresh take to the Spring 2013 season.

This lookbook portrays a "[sinister beach fantasy scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren)" that is captivating in more ways than one. For starters, it pairs moontan makeup with delectably printed design to make for [new age beach babe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid) look that dazzles. MADE also utilizes GIFs by Alis Pelleschi and Sara Penney to draw attention to the design's detailing and to add a surreal twist that fascinates. The added movement adds a modernist element to each look.

Photographer Alis Pelleschi captures the ultra-hip vibe of this Spring 2013 look book that was styled by Marion Bergin and Kathryn Blunden. Ultimately, the aesthetic seen in the MADE by bitchingandjunkfood.com look book sets a new standard for Spring 2013 [goth mermaid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 88% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Goth Beachwear:** Opportunity to disrupt the swimwear industry by incorporating dark aesthetics and subculture-inspired designs into beachwear.
- **Moontan Makeup:** Opportunity to disrupt the beauty industry by creating makeup products specifically tailored to enhance the goth beachwear aesthetic, such as dark sunscreens and moontan enhancers.
- **GIF Lookbooks:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by incorporating GIFs and other interactive elements into lookbooks and fashion campaigns, providing a more immersive experience for consumers.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Swimwear:** The incorporation of goth aesthetics and subculture-inspired designs in beachwear can disrupt the traditional swimwear industry by attracting a new demographic of consumers.
- **Beauty:** The popularity of the moontan makeup trend presents an opportunity for the beauty industry to create products specifically targeted at goth beachwear enthusiasts.
- **Fashion:** The utilization of GIFs and other interactive elements in fashion campaigns and lookbooks can disrupt the fashion industry by creating a more engaging and immersive experience for consumers.

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