# Futuristic Pastel Fashion The Portuguese Soul 'Spring Affair' Editorial Stars Dariia Makarova By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portuguese-soul-spring-affair References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Spring-Affair-Portuguese-Soul-Mag-4/6718955) & [portuguesesoul](http://www.portuguesesoul.com) The Portuguese Soul 'Spring Affair' editorial is full of [sporty pastel fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) that has been given a futuristic twist. Showcasing looks for both men and women, the outfits are slightly experimental. Nevertheless, that is due in large part to the styling. When picked apart, the pieces would round out a person's wardrobe for [spring and summer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025) perfectly. Appearing in Issue 4 of the magazine, the Portuguese Soul 'Spring Affair' editorial was shot by photographer Frederico Martins. It stars Karacter model Dariia Makarova and Elite Lisbon male model Tiago Granjo. They were both dressed by stylist Fernando Bastos Pereira, who clad them in complementary outfits that were finished with a slew of [chunky accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein). Makeup artist Atelier Patrícia Lima played with metallic eyeshadows for the Portuguese Soul 'Spring Affair' photoshoot while hairstylist Rui Rocha executed an eccentric updo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Pastel Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of experimental styling and futuristic twists in pastel fashion to create unique and eye-catching designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sporty elements, metallic eyeshadows, and chunky accessories into fashion designs to create a fresh and bold aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Athlete-Joined High Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afrofuturism-1.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Collaborative Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-x-napapijri.md)