# Exuberant Print-Filled Shoots Mix and Mash by Marie Claire UK Captures Man Repelling Tendencies By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mix-and-mash-by-marie-claire-uk References: [visualoptimism.blogspot](http://visualoptimism.blogspot.ca/2012/12/mix-and-mash-by-kim-knott-for-uk-marie.html) & [marieclaire](http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/) Since the Man Repeller's debute a few years ago, the envelope of personal style is being pushed to exuberant extremities, and the Mix and Mash by Marie Claire UK editorial portrays the prismatic way of matching prints for the cold winter months. From Roberto Cavalli French country prints to the prints of the Italian coast from [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-installations), the shoot displays the world's top prints by the most recognized designers. The idea of [mixing and matching different prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection) was unpopular until two years ago when Leandra Medine began infusing into her popular blog. The [street styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) of this hip blogger has created a fashionable culture around man repelling, much like this beautiful display of printed fashions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixing and Matching Prints:** The trend towards mixing and matching different prints in fashion allows for more creative expression and opportunities for customization. - **Man Repelling Fashion:** The growing trend of man repelling fashion is pushing the boundaries of personal style and allowing for more experimentation. - **Bold and Exuberant Fashion:** Bold and exuberant fashion is gaining popularity as people seek to express themselves through their clothing choices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend towards mixing and matching different prints and designing more man-repelling styles. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The trend towards bold and exuberant prints creates opportunities for textile manufacturers to experiment with new designs and materials. - **Blogging and Social Media:** The rise of man repelling and mixing and matching prints in fashion has created a new niche in blogging and social media for fashion bloggers and influencers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Print-Forward Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection.md) - [Colorfully Patterned Bold Skiwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-collection-1.md) - [Gingham-Forward Apparel Edits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md)