# Extravagant Editrix Ensembles The Balmain Pre-Fall 2013 Collection Channels Diana Vreeland By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2013-01-24 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmain-prefall-2013 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2013PF-BALMAIN/) & [balmain](http://www.balmain.com/) Designer Olivier Rousteing was inspired by the iconic Diana Vreeland when creating the [Balmain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection) Pre-Fall 2013 collection. The cohesive decadence of this season was a tribute to legendary Harper’s Bazzaar and [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-rules-club) editor. Though the remarkable woman has inspired many, it is her musings uphold a resonating longevity that continues to inspire. “Extravagance is my only reality,” is the Vreeland saying that gave Olivier Rousteing the green light to create such opulent pre-fall separates. Gold lamé belts, oversize accessories and tailored pieces are given an oriental twist that is distinctly lavish. The look is one that channels the ever-admired frivolity and unabashed extravagance of Diana Vreeland’s style philosophy. With these divine creations, the Balmain Pre-Fall 2013 collection caters to women who spare no expenses in their quest for showstopping style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxurious Oriental Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a high-end fashion brand that combines the opulence of oriental design with modern luxury. - **Iconic Influences in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that connects emerging designers with iconic fashion figures for inspiration and collaboration. - **Extravagant Style Philosophies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online community for fashion enthusiasts to share and discuss their own extravagant style philosophies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use advanced materials and technology to create unique and luxurious fashion pieces. - **Fashion Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a digital platform that combines fashion editorials with interactive features to engage readers in a new way. - **Luxury Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate augmented reality and virtual reality technologies into the luxury retail experience to create immersive shopping environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md)