# Mischievous Monochromatic Ensembles The A.L.C. SS13 Collection is Versatile yet Suggestive By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-09-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alc-ss13 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--a-l-c0-ss-13-30998.html) & [alcltd](http://www.alcltd.com/) The mostly [monochromatic clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) featured on the A.L.C. SS13 runway show are comfortably versatile. The neutral color palette and [loose silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein) make these clothes conveniently easy to wear, while the styling and attention to detail shows the more flirtatious side of this collection. The [playful pantsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026), leather leggings and dresses tailored above the knee all hint at mischief lying just below the sophisticated facade. This collection would fit just as well with a biker jacket and motorcycle boots as it would with a blazer and work-appropriate pumps. The classic design aesthetic along and the subdued sexiness of the pieces is what makes the A.L.C SS13 collection so adaptable to the everyday woman's lifestyle and wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 16% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Monochromatic Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable and eco-friendly clothing options. - **Versatile Clothing:** Potential for disruptive innovation in customizable clothing and technology-enhanced fabric. - **Flirtatious Styling:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in interactive and experiential retail experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore sustainable and customizable clothing lines. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop fabric and garment technology to enhance functionality and versatility. - **Retail:** Retailers can create interactive and experiential shopping environments to enhance the customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Coordinated Leather Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md)