# Desert Cacti Lookbooks The Nomad Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Barren and Wild By Jordy E | Published 2014-04-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-springsummer-2014 References: [missmoss.co.za](http://www.missmoss.co.za/2014/03/25/nomad/) & [iamnomad.co](http://www.iamnomad.co/) The Nomad Spring/Summer 2014 collection was born of a [collaboration between designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-and-sky-high-farm-goods) based in both Portugal and Sweden. Titled Road to Dambulla, this line is as much practical as it is fashionable and avant-garde, a product of oversize button up tops and loose tie-up skirts. To showcase these Nomad pieces, a lookbook featuring a desert-like backdrop was used. Cacti, rocks and thick twigs provided intriguing images, all of which placed [floor-length dresses, dainty bikinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer) and fluffy sweaters on display. Nomad's preoccupation with nature is as much present in these images as it is in the materials used. The label aims to remain as [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter) as is possible by using local products and environmental cuts of fabric. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable and eco-friendly fashion lines that use local materials and environmental cuts of fabric. - **Collaborative Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with designers from different countries to create unique and avant-garde fashion collections. - **Desert-themed Lookbooks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using desert-like backdrops and natural elements to showcase fashion collections in a visually intriguing way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the fashion industry. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging cross-country collaborations between designers to bring fresh and unique perspectives to the design process. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring creative and unconventional backdrops and themes for fashion lookbooks to capture the attention of viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Australian Linen Garment Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-the-label.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namacheko-1.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Tranquil Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livms-soul-place-series.md)