# Exotic Opulence Editorials Porter's Spirited Away Photo Series Boasts Tropical Fashion Staples By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-02-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-fashion References: [visualoptimism.blogspot](http://visualoptimism.blogspot.ca/2015/02/spirited-away-anais-mali-by-david.html) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/Content/portermagazine) Anais Mali dons tropical fashion staples for Porter's #7 issue. The publication's Spring 2015 installment is lensed by photographer David Bellemere and features wardrobe styling by Melanie Huynh. Melanie dresses her muse in tropical fashion staples from a number of labels that include Saint Laurent, Just Cavalli and Missoni among other names. Anais dons slicked back hair and fresh-faced makeup in the shoot that is courtesy of Brian Buenaventura and Tatsu Yamanaka. The model is dressed in [botanically printed maxi dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich), cropped leather jackets and exotic accessories that would make a splash poolside or at the beach. The model is beach-ready but also sophisticated enough for an dinner date or night of dancing. Inspiring [tropical travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanderlustinspired-essentials), this fashion story celebrates eclectic accents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 40% | 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tropical Fashion Staples:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore tropical-inspired designs and accessories. - **Botanical Prints:** Potential for textile and home decor industries to incorporate botanical prints. - **Beach-ready Sophistication:** Opportunity for resorts and high-end vacation destinations to offer sophisticated beachwear options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend by creating collections with tropical influences. - **Textile:** Textile industries can leverage botanical prints to create new fabric designs. - **Hospitality:** Resorts and vacation destinations can offer high-end beachwear options to cater to sophisticated travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Island Print Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-island.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Playful Vacation-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-label.md) - [Romantic Summer-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md)