# Clownish Superhero Fashion The Romance Was Born SS12/13 Collection is Colorfully Clashing By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romance-was-born-ss12-13 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--romance-was-born-aw-12-23407.html) & [romancewasborn](http://romancewasborn.com/) The colorful tights often donned by superheroes in comic books may give them a clownish look from time to time, but the Romance Was Born SS12/13 collection takes that element up a notch or two. In addition to the typical [vibrant hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025) used in these costumes, designer duo Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett introduce a lot of [clashing prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) for added pizazz and a bit of comedy. It is the bright red hair and exaggerated eyebrows that are quite reminiscent of Ronald MacDonald that really give the Romance Was Born SS12/13 collection a clownlike vibe. Recently presented during the Australian fashion week (MBFWA), the Romance Was Born SS12/13 collection shows how [superhero costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection) are transformative and linked to a person's identity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Clownish Superhero Fashion:** Designing collections that merge the aesthetics of superheroes and clowns with vibrant hues and bold prints. - **Comedic Superhero Costumes:** Creating superhero costumes with exaggerated features, such as bright red hair and oversized eyebrows, to inject humor into designs. - **Transformative Superhero Costumes:** Exploring the transformative nature of superhero costumes and its relation to personal identity through design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate elements of comics and superhero costumes into their designs with bold prints and vibrant colors. - **Entertainment:** Designers can work with entertainment companies and amusement parks to create costumes inspired by comic book superheroes with a comedic twist. - **Cosplay:** Providing options for the cosplay community by developing unique and original designs that merge clownish and superhero aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Superhero-Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-kith.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md)