# Plaid Bubble Dresses Jessica Alba Wears Tartan Minidress to London Premiere By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-02-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tartan-minidress References: [ow.ly](http://ow.ly/16P05) Jessica Alba’s plaid bubble dress is fun and flirty on the red carpet of London’s premiere of upcoming movie ‘Valentine’s Day.’ The plaid pattern has been recreated into something adorable. Putting a new twist on the [tartan menswear print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glenlivet-taking-back-tartan), this black and green checkered outfit is seriously cute. As the stylish actress couples this plaid bubble dress with a pair of [cobalt lace up boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot), Jessica Alba is one starlet that certainly stands out on that red carpet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plaid Bubble Dresses:** New twist on traditional patterns with potential for customization. - **Tartan Menswear Print:** Reimagined and adapted for women's fashion. - **Cobalt Lace Up Boots:** Bold footwear choices as a statement accessory. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with traditional patterns and new materials. - **Entertainment:** Celebrity influence on fashion trends that drive consumer demand. - **Retail:** Rise in demand for customizable and bold fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Cherry Red Winter Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-girl.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Doll-Themed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-movie.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie.md) - [Bear-Themed Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington.md) - [Captivating Valetine's Day Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petal-pups-latest-valentines-day-collection.md)