# Palm Tree Buns Nuno Veloso Captures Sky-High Braided Updos for ‘Fierce' By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuno-veloso-fierce References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Fierce/257569) & [nunoveloso](http://www.nunoveloso.co.uk/) How could I possibly resist an editorial called ‘Fierce’? This Nuno Veloso pictorial combines a few of our favorite fashion phenomena for 2009, from artfully-ripped leggings to cutout maillot swimsuits and [giant chunky neckwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature). In many of these shots, the model wears runner’s shorts atop leggings—a move that screams out 80s chic. My favorite aspect of Nuno Veloso’s ‘Fierce,’ however, are the [outrageous hairstyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oribe-partners-with-thandiwe) the model wears. In the first two images, her hair looks like a palm tree, fronds and all! In others, the braids are twisted to look more like bonsai trees. Fierce, indeed! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artfully-ripped Leggings:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating new designs and techniques for artfully-ripped leggings. - **Cutout Maillot Swimsuits:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the swimwear industry by developing new and creative cutout designs for maillot swimsuits. - **Giant Chunky Neckwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the accessories industry by designing and manufacturing oversized and attention-grabbing neckwear pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating palm tree and bonsai tree-inspired hairstyles into clothing designs. - **Swimwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the swimwear industry by integrating palm tree and bonsai tree-inspired elements into the design and construction of swimsuits. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the accessories industry by creating unique and statement-making accessories inspired by palm tree and bonsai tree aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Bag-Shaped Hair Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tresemm-x-luar.md) - [Brazilian Craft-Inspired Handmade Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-25.md) - [African-Inspired Holiday Hair Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oribe-partners-with-thandiwe.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curl-powered-pop-up.md) - [Accessorized Styling Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-treat-sweet-to-sleek-treat.md) - [Expression-Focused Haircare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guido-palau.md)