# Quirky Abstract Lookbooks The Soulland SS14 Catalog Displays the Fashion in an Artistic Way By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-ss14 References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/soulland-springsummer-2014-lookbook/) & [soulland](http://soulland.com/) The Soulland SS14 lookbook showcases the clothing designs in a quirky and abstract sort of way. According to Trendland, "Abstract, architectural and geometric forms made famous by the [Bauhaus School](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highsnobiety-x-bauhausarchiv) played inspiration" for the Soulland SS14 collection itself, so its no surprise the designers decided to continue its influence for the catalog. Comprised of [tech outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5), Limonta fabric suiting, Kandinsky colour combo knits, embroidered tops, shirts and chinos, the Soulland SS14 collection was displayed on a glass table, which was accompanied by a lone potted plant. Whether laid on top of the furniture piece or placed on the floor, the shots forces people to look at the fashion in a different way. Otherwise [clean and minimalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit), the Soulland SS14 lookbook will intrigue people to want to see the pieces in person. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Quirky Abstract Lookbooks:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create lookbooks that showcase clothing designs in a unique and artistic way. - **Bauhaus-inspired Fashion:** Potential for designers to draw inspiration from the abstract, architectural, and geometric forms of the Bauhaus School in their collections. - **Minimalist Display Techniques:** Innovative opportunity for retailers to showcase products in a minimalistic and aesthetically pleasing manner to attract customer attention. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation can come from creating visually captivating lookbooks that offer a unique experience to customers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to explore using Limonta fabric in innovative ways to create tech outerwear and suiting. - **Home Decor:** Potential for home decor brands to incorporate abstract and minimalist design elements in their product displays and catalog layouts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md)