# Colorful Male Fashion Matinique Blue Goes For The Rainbow in Spring 09 By mediterranean | Published 2009-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matinique-blue-goes-for-the-rainbow-in-spring-2009 References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009/02/julien-quevenne-matinique-blue-spring.html) & [matinique](http://www.matinique.com/) Matinique went for a [colorful rainbow effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) in their [Matinique Blue Spring 2009 ad campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse). The ads feature a particularly happy-looking Julien Quevenne jumping, dancing, making faces and just having fun with a background of vibrant colors. The colorful pieces in the Spring collection reflect the vision of Matinique, which was founded in 1973 by Niels Martinsen, as an option for men who want something comfortable, high-quality and fashionable at the same time. The Blue label offers a ‘dressed-down look’ while the Black label offers a more sophisticated ‘dressed-up look.’ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Fashion:** Brands can explore the use of vibrant colors and rainbow effects to create visually striking fashion campaigns and collections. - **Comfortable Fashion:** There is an opportunity for brands to cater to men who want comfortable clothing that is also stylish and of high quality. - **Dressed-down Vs. Dressed-up Look:** Brands can focus on offering options for men to choose between a casual, laid-back aesthetic and a more formal, sophisticated style. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take inspiration from Matinique's colorful and comfortable Spring collection to create innovative and visually appealing designs. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can explore the use of vibrant colors and fun, energetic visuals in their campaigns to attract attention and create a positive brand image. - **Men's Clothing:** There is an opportunity for the men's clothing industry to provide fashionable options that prioritize both comfort and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Men's Summer Swimwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilebrequin-x-joel-mesler.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Striking Outdoor Necessities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsoe-samsoe.md) - [Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2024-menswear-collection.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md)