# 70s-Focused Luxury Capsules Amanda Wakeley Fall 2018 Imagines a Concept of a 70s Rock Star Progeny By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amanda-wakeley-fall-2018 References: [wwd](http://wwd.com/runway/fall-2018/london/amanda-wakeley/review/) The newly launches Amanda Wakeley Fall 2018 collection imagines a wardrobe of a 70s rock star progeny. She describes the creative process as a lush approach, filling the capsule with printed silks, mink gilets, and [cashmere knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits) to recall the decade. There is a blend of both craft and luxury in the Amanda Wakeley Fall 2018 collection. Some pieces include a large fitting black coat with raffia woven details, cashmere sweater with fox sleeves, and [chunky intarsia knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear). The aesthetics of the 70s were channeled through items such as the trench coat coated in a berry suede, a lilac-colored long coat with cocoa ribbon details, and hem dresses and skirts with printed silk drapes. [Evening apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025) was another focus, offering dresses in extravagant gold with embroidered rose and swirling patterns intended to imitate moth wings. Image Credit: Amanda Wakeley ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **70s-inspired Luxury Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to create capsule collections that evoke the aesthetic of the 70s while incorporating luxurious materials and craftsmanship. - **Printed Silk and Cashmere:** Incorporating printed silk drapes and cashmere knits into fashion collections can provide a luxurious and retro appeal. - **Intarsia Knits and Fox Sleeves:** Integrating chunky intarsia knits and fox sleeves into sweaters and outerwear can create unique and eye-catching pieces with a 70s rock star vibe. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Designers, fashion brands, and retailers can tap into the 70s-inspired luxury fashion trend by creating capsule collections and expanding their product offerings. - **Textile and Fabric Industry:** Textile manufacturers can develop and supply printed silk drapes and cashmere knits to cater to the demand for 70s-inspired fashion. - **Fur Industry:** Fur suppliers can collaborate with fashion designers to incorporate fox sleeves into sweaters and outerwear, adding a touch of luxury and retro style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.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) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)