# Nerdy Nautical Fashion The Petit Bateau Spring Lookbook Delivers Seafaring Geek By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-bateau-spring References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/lookbook/petit_bateau_has_us_cursing_th.php) & [petit-bateau.us](http://www.petit-bateau.us/) I really admire the [Petit Bateau Spring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-lem-tropicana) lookbook because a) it contains nautical looks to which I am partial and b) the pairing of said seafaring styles with a geek-chic vibe. It’s not something you see often, maybe because we typically associate [nautical fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep) with the sleek, refined, and cool people who are rich enough to own yachts. The Petit Bateau Spring lookbook showcases an abundance of spring and summer separates including sailor pants, a simple shift dress, [retro-esque swimsuit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta), round black-framed glasses, and tons and tons of poufy hair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nautical Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate tech elements into nautical fashion to create geek-chic styles. - **Geek-chic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine geek-inspired elements with fashionable designs for a unique style. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modern interpretations of retro styles with a focus on comfort and versatility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and technologies to create innovative and sustainable fashion products. - **Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop stylish eyewear designs that incorporate both retro and modern elements. - **Swimwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design swimwear that combines nautical aesthetics with tech-infused features for enhanced functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-3.md) - [Sailing Race-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-cup-barcelona.md) - [Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md) - [Refined Spring-Centric Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-icons.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md)