# Artist Tribute Couture The Osman Spring/Summer Collection Honors the Great Frida Kahlo By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osman-spring References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/event/london-fashion-week) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2016/ready-to-wear/osman) The Osman Spring/Summer 2016 collection pays artistic respects to the [Mexican creative Frida Kahlo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-kahlo-eau). This collection captures Mexican style as well as the artist's powerful work. Osman's Spring/Summer collection begins with monochromatic looks that symbolize the sweeping brushstrokes of Kahlo's once active paint brushes. Tiered gowns and exaggerated asymmetrical necklines convey the many directions the painter's brush would go. Displaying a Mexican aesthetic, this collection also offers wide brim hats, big belts, ribbon neck-ties and a selection of bright red pieces. The African designer was also sure to include Kahlo's signature floral headband which is the perfect spring statement piece. The Osman Spring/Summer 2016 collection also debuts a [capsule menswear line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts) which includes lively suits and eccentrically patterned shirts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Tribute Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create collections that pay homage to influential artists, capturing their style and essence. - **Mexican-inspired Aesthetic:** A trend of incorporating Mexican elements, such as wide brim hats and bright colors, into fashion collections for a bold and vibrant look. - **Capsule Menswear:** Opportunity for designers to expand their collections with capsule lines that cater to the growing demand for unique menswear designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to innovate by creating artistic tribute collections that honor influential figures like Frida Kahlo. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate and translate their artistic visions into wearable fashion inspired by influential artists like Frida Kahlo. - **Menswear:** Opportunity for menswear designers to offer eccentric and patterned designs, catering to the growing demand for unique and expressive menswear fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dominican Heritage-Inspired Fashion Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominican-heritage.md) - [Mexican-Painter-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-kahlo-eau.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md) - [Artist-Themed Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttercloth.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Italian Swimwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oseree.md)