# Single-Shade Styles Akris Spring 2010 RTW Was a Parade of Matchy-Matchy Outfits By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akris-spring-2010-rtw References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-AKRIS) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-AKRIS) The Akris Spring 2010 [RTW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen) collection shown at Paris Fashion Week was a parade of [single-shade matchy-matchy fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection). These one-color outfits matched shoes, handbag and separates to a tee. Clean, contemporary lines made each outfit look polished without a shred of pretension, and [elegant cuts and draping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein) added a touch of glamour to the collection. Check out more images of the Akris Spring 2010 RTW collection in the gallery above, and keep clicking for more contemporary fashions spotted at Paris Fashion Week. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 15% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Single-shade Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to provide monochrome outfits for a polished, contemporary look. - **Matchy-matchy Style:** Potential for designers to explore matching shoes, handbags, and separates for a cohesive outfit. - **Clean Contemporary Lines:** Innovative potential for designers to create sleek, polished outfits with draping and elegant cuts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of single-shade, monochromatic trends. - **Retail:** Retailers could capitalize on the popularity of matchy-matchy outfits by offering coordinated clothing and accessories. - **Luxury Goods:** High-end brands could incorporate contemporary lines and sleek designs for a polished and glamorous image. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coordinated Leather Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection.md) - [Couture Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md)