# Shark Tooth Shorts The Paul Smith Shark Print Swim Shorts are Jaws-Worthy By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-12-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-smith-shark References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/12/paul-smith-shark-tooth-print-swim-shorts) & [mrporter](http://www.mrporter.com/am/home.mrp) The Paul Smith shark swim shorts are seasonal, stylish and pack a lot of bite. These playful swim trunks come in an impeccable graphic print that is sure to frighten a few people in the water. The shorts have an impressionist painting quality. From afar the pattern is indistinguishable and up-close the intricate and extremely detailed shark tooth print is visible. The pattern adds character to the mid-length trunks and gives them flare. The swim shorts come with two side pockets that are ideal for storage, especially when you are on the beach and need to travel with sunscreen and other paraphernalia. The Paul Smith shark swim shorts are detailed, quirky and will make a splash this spring/summer 2013. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Graphic Print Swimwear:** The detailed and intricate graphic prints on swim shorts present an opportunity for fashion brands to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Functional Beachwear:** Swim shorts with built-in storage options provide an opportunity for manufacturers to create convenient and practical beachwear for consumers. - **Playful Fashion:** The playful and quirky design elements in swimwear allow designers to create fun and unconventional fashion pieces that stand out in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of graphic print swimwear by offering a wide range of unique and stylish options to the consumers. - **Outdoor Gear:** Manufacturers of outdoor gear can explore the opportunity to integrate storage options into swim shorts, providing functional and versatile beachwear for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Design and Advertising:** Design and advertising agencies can tap into the trend of playful fashion by collaborating with fashion brands to create eye-catching and unconventional marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Short Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short.md) - [Men's Summer Swimwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilebrequin-x-joel-mesler.md) - [Limited-Edition Swim Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mack-weldon-x-bather.md) - [Collaborative Summer Protective Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-speedo.md) - [Breathable Textured Tweed Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Athlete Swimwear Knit Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-swimwear.md) - [Filmic Shark Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance.md) - [Elegant Sporty Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-swimwear-collection.md)