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# Polaroid Style Collages
Pawaka SS11 Collection is Model Fa Empel's First Foray into Fashion

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-26 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawaka-ss11
References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/fashion/news/pawaka-spring_summer-2011-collection.aspx) & [pawaka.net](http://pawaka.net/collections/pawaka/springsummer-2011-the-time-is-now.html)

The Pawaka SS11 collection is Indonesian model Fa Empel's first foray into designing fashion. An impressive line filled with just about everything, from [swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta) to [bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time), this is one heck of a way to debut.

With a 90s flair, the Pawaka SS11 collection seems fit for a hipster-loving lifestyle. Empel seems to draw inspiration from everywhere. Not at all subtle, there is a mixture of sheer fabrics and [bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) as well as casual cuts and structured pieces.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **90s-revival Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion retailers to capitalize on the renewed interest in 90s fashion by offering clothing lines that resemble the Pawaka SS11 collection.
- **Polaroid-inspired Marketing:** Brands could use Polaroid-style collages to create unique and visually appealing marketing campaigns for their products or services.
- **Multidisciplinary Design:** The success of Fa Empel's foray into fashion could inspire other models or creatives to try their hand at multidisciplinary design, resulting in fresh and unique designs.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion retailers could benefit from the renewed interest in 90s fashion and capitalize on the trend by offering clothing lines that resemble the Pawaka SS11 collection.
- **Marketing:** Marketing agencies could use Polaroid-style collages to create unique and visually appealing campaigns for their clients, attracting attention and standing out in the crowded marketing landscape.
- **Design:** Fa Empel's success in designing a fashion collection could inspire other models or creatives to explore multidisciplinary design, resulting in fresh and unique designs across various industries and applications.

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