# Refined Simplicity Lookbooks The Alexander Wang Resort 2013 is Effortlessly Cool By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-resort-2013 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2013RST-AWANG) & [alexanderwang](http://www.alexanderwang.com/) Known for his [minimalist aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein), the [Alexander Wang Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024) 2013 collection is packed with sharply structured and daring looks. Although the lookbook is not what you'd expect from a resort collection, it certainly has the designer's signature vibe with a lightened tone for the warm weather season. There are a number of notable pieces from this series including the [cropped leather vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection) and breezy cable-knitted sweaters. The slinky, curve-hugging dresses feature delicate cut-out backs and criss-crossing straps, which provide a distinctive mix between subtle and seductive. Airy tops are held together with dainty straps that let just the right amount of skin peek out from the sides. If you are a fan of his trademark clean-cut style, the Alexander Wang Resort 2013 collection is sure to please you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 95% | 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 - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** Opportunity for brands to create sleek and simplified designs across various industries. - **Cut-out Details:** Potential for innovative fashion designs with unexpected and eye-catching cut-out patterns. - **Delicate Straps:** Opportunity for brands to create stylish and comfortable clothing with thin and elegant straps. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate minimalist aesthetics, cut-out details, and delicate straps into their designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to create sleek and minimalist spaces with clean-cut designs and unexpected cut-out patterns. - **Automotive:** Potential for car manufacturers to incorporate minimalistic aesthetics and sleek cut-out designs in their vehicle models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)