# Vintage Tropicana Catalogs The Stella Jean Spring 2013 Collection is Pattern-Enriched By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-jean-spring-2013 References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/collections/stella-jean-spring-2013/) & [stellajean.it](http://www.stellajean.it/english/ss_2012_eng.htm) The [Stella Jean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-4) Spring 2013 collection is featured in a vibrant and pattern enriched advertorial spread. Mixing vintage and modern elements, the designer dresses a model in retro graphic tees, menswear inspired garments and [boldly printed skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection) that are both classically elegant and unexpected. A contemporary take on a [tropical inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver), this eye-catching image series references vintage Cuban iconography thanks to its array of silk head wrap accessories and ornate jewelry pieces. Embracing an aesthetic that reads 'more is more', the Stella Jean Spring 2013 womenswear collection catalog exudes an eccentrically elegant air. The designer sticks to classically elegant silhouettes and vintage elements in her pieces but finds her own voice when it comes to signature material mixes and unexpected garment pairings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Womenswear:** Fashion designers can incorporate vintage elements into women's clothing to create classic yet unique pieces. - **Bold Patterns and Prints:** Incorporate bold and unique patterns into clothing designs for a striking and distinct look. - **Retro Accessories:** Designers can add vintage-inspired accessories to complete a retro look for a contemporary audience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can capitalize on vintage-inspired designs and unique prints for their clothing lines. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can take inspiration from vintage designs to create ornate and unique pieces to accompany vintage-inspired clothing. - **Accessories:** Accessory designers can create retro head wrap accessories to complete vintage-inspired looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Print-Forward Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection.md)