# Leotard-Inspired Apparel The Alessandra Rich Spring 2013 Collection is Ethereal By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich-spring-2013 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013RTW-ARICH) & [alessandrarich](http://www.alessandrarich.com/collections/spring-summer-2013/) The Alessandra Rich Spring 2013 collection is a combination of edgy [gymnast-inspired apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madison-chock). The stunning dresses and pant suits from the series are gorgeous, graphic and draw the eye in. London-based designer Alessandra Rich was intrigued by Russian girls, specifically gymnasts when creating this collection. The final result is a mixture of [evening looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) with distinct acrobatic influence. Every look embodies a powerful design. Rich played with optical illusions and created silhouettes that are deceiving to the eye. She utilized [transparent materials, mesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova) and bold flame cuts to accentuate each garment. Stunning numbers include the black and white side flame number with a belted waist and a daring red and white lace dress in the same cut. The Alessandra Rich Spring 2013 collection is dramatic and gymnast approved. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edgy Gymnast Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of fashion that combines edgy and athletic styles, inspired by gymnast apparel. - **Optical Illusion Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop garments that use optical illusions and deceiving silhouettes to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Transparent and Mesh Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of transparent and mesh materials in fashion to create visually stunning and bold garments. ### Where This Applies - **Athleisure Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine athletic wear with high-fashion elements to create a new market segment for fashionable activewear. - **Avant-garde Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of traditional fashion by creating avant-garde designs inspired by unconventional sources, such as gymnast apparel. - **Textile and Fabric Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and produce innovative textiles and fabrics that can be used in transparent and mesh designs, opening up new possibilities for garment construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Earthy Athleisure Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-run-active.md) - [Crystal-Studded Olympic Leotards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-leotards.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md)