# Lavish Tropical Fashion Man Tsang’s Marie Claire Hong Kong Fashion Story is Beach-Ready By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-tsang References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2014/06/xin-jie-sun-ting-marie-claire-hk-man-tsang-anson-lau.html) & [zerophotography.net](http://www.zerophotography.net/) Models Xin Jie and Sun Ting star in this tropically themed editorial for Marie Claire Hong Kong. The duo is captured by photographer Man Tsang’s lens while posing in a range of [couture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026) with a bold visual inspiration. Creative direction and styling for the photoshoot is courtesy of Anson Lau who dresses the models in Prada’s embellished and feather-accented dresses and Dolce and Gabbana’s [gold coin gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection). These and other luxe designer pieces are paired with botanical headwear accessories that are sculptural and ethnically inspired. Moreover, the photoshoot’s vivid beauty looks are courtesy of hair stylist Ivan Or and makeup artist Ricky Lau. Man Tsang’s Marie Claire Hong Kong exclusive embraces opulence and shines a light on the season’s most ornate designer pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tropical Fashion Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity could be the development of eco-friendly tropical fashion for sustainability. - **Botanical Headwear Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity could be the promotion of botanical headwear as a new type of fashion statement for the future. - **Bold Visual Inspiration Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity could be the application of bold visual inspiration in creating unique and innovative fashion styles and designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** High-end fashion brands could create opulent tropical clothing line to cater to elite customer segments. - **Beauty Industry:** Cosmetic brands could create vivacious beauty looks, inspired by bold visual imagery, to provide edgy and innovative cosmetic products for customers. - **Event or Theme Design Industry:** Event or theme designers could make use of botanical headwear design in creating futuristic ambiance and tropical designs for events or theme parties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Island Print Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-island.md) - [Chinese High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group.md)