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# Print Clashing Pictorials
Elle UK February 2010 Shows Spring in 'Modernist vs Warrior'

By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-02-27 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernist-vs-warrior
References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/?p=24853) & [elleuk](http://www.elleuk.com/)

We have seen several different trends for fall including [military, neutrals, snakeskin and denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo), and now Elle UK February 2010 is mashing it all together. Shot by Matthias Vriens, ‘Modernist vs Warrior’ features a collection of [opposing looks from famed designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam) Yves Saint Laurent, Balmain and Moschino and more.

Model Colette Pechekhonova looks effortlessly cool in all the stylish pieces from [tie-dye dresses and ripped hems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) to all out checkers and plaid by Louis Vuitton. Check out 'Modernist vs Warrior' in the gallery above.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Print Clashing Pictorials:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create bold and unconventional designs by combining conflicting prints.
- **Opposing Looks:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create contrasting outfits with elements from different trends, adding uniqueness.
- **Effortlessly Cool:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to curate collections that embrace a laid-back and stylish aesthetic.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with clashing prints and conflicting trends.
- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion retailers to introduce effortlessly cool and eclectic collections.
- **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion photographers to capture the essence of opposing looks and unconventional styles.

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