Rockin' Retro Spreads

Modern Ethnic Touch Gives Tribal Motifs a Contemporary Edge

Modern Ethnic Touch by Joel Lim highlights fashion's unrivaled ability to make old look up-to-the-minute. The playful editorial features fun-loving model Saara Sihvonen decked out in tribal patterns and indigenous-inspired accessories, composed in such a way that that creates a very mid-19th century, and consequently an extremely fresh selection of styles.

The broad spectrum of the flirty looks included in these spreads showcases neutral and earthy tones alongside candy-colored youthful hues. The bubbly blonde model is the picture of a timeless ideal beauty exuding a lighthearted spirit in the way she grooves, struts and shimmies across the pages of the May 2011 issue of Singles Korea. Between its aesthetic influences and the attitude of the wearer, Modern Ethnic Touch captures the most universal reasons to celebrate fashion.

Modern Ethnic Touch
The fusion of traditional tribal motifs with contemporary fashion presents disruptive innovation opportunities for textile and clothing industries
Tribal Patterns
The integration of indigenous-inspired accessories with modern fashion showcases opportunities for jewelry and accessories industries
Earthy Tones
The use of neutral and earthy hues alongside bright, youthful colors can inspire new color palettes and material innovations in the beauty and home decor industries

Who This Affects Most

Textile
The incorporation of traditional tribal motifs with modern fashion presents opportunities for developing new fabrics and materials
Clothing
The integration of indigenous-inspired accessories and patterns with modern clothing provides disruptive innovation opportunities for clothing manufacturers
Jewelry
The showcased use of indigenous-inspired accessories with modern fashion can lead to new jewelry design and material innovations
SCORE
5.7 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 93%
Activity 69%
Freshness 8%

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