# Back-Bending Fashion Spreads The Vena Cava for Aqua Collection is Edgy Yet Girly By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vena-cava-for-aqua References: [fabsugar](http://www.fabsugar.com/Vena-Cava-Aqua-Bloomingdales-10731403) & [bloomingdales](http://www.bloomingdales.com) I think it's safe to assume that the Vena Cava for Aqua collection was inspired by the [90s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection). The models are a dead giveaway with their crimped hair and electric blue eye shadow. However, this is not a new theme for the current face of fashion. With a focus on prints and textures, the Vena Cava for Aqua collection is an [excitingly affordable line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-x-anna). Available at [Bloomingdale's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-movie), the line features edgy yet girly pieces perfect for fall, giving you plenty of options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **90s-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to create collections that evoke nostalgia and appeal to the current retro trend. - **Affordable Designer Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to partner with retailers, offering high-quality designs at a lower price point. - **Prints and Textures:** Opportunity to experiment with bold and innovative patterns to create visually captivating collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to provide customers with affordable, trendy collections that cater to their nostalgic and experimental preferences. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Opportunity to develop makeup and beauty products that complement and enhance the 90s-inspired fashion trend. - **Textile and Printing:** Opportunity to create unique and eye-catching prints and textures for fashion designers, contributing to the growing demand for innovative materials in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)