# Military Marching Couture Oscar De La Renta Brings Russian-Inspired Style for Fall 2011 By Tracy Wallace | Published 2011-04-29 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassock-marching-couture-oscar-de-la-renta-brings-russian-inspired-fashion References: [elle](http://www.elle.com/Runway/Ready-to-Wear/Fall-2011-RTW/OSCAR-DE-LA-RENTA/OSCAR-DE-LA-RENTA/imageIndex) After a few seasons of paired-down fashions to reflect leaner economic times, the tides are turning toward a fleshier economic future. Oscar De La Renta brings opulence to his fall 2011 line by taking a nod from [historic Russian military uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25). Displaying lavish embroideries and colored fox fur, the collection will make every gal feel like Russian royalty. The designer has placed an [emphasis on outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-wool-coats) so that the budget-minded fashionista can incorporate just one new item into her wardrobe this winter that will create head-turning impact. Historically, fashion has been almost like an economic forecast, so with this showing of [extravagant fabrics and patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025), things are looking up. Intricate thread work and trims adorn the daywear portion of this season's line, so going to the office is made even more fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 50% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Opulent Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of affordable opulent fashion pieces that give consumers the feeling of luxury at a lower price point. - **Military-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a line of military-inspired fashion that combines functionality and style for a unique and edgy look. - **Outerwear as Statement Piece:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of outerwear that can be easily incorporated into a budget-friendly wardrobe, while still making a bold fashion statement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize new technology and sustainable materials to create innovative and eco-friendly fashion designs. - **Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for intricate thread work and trims, allowing for more creative and unique designs in the fashion industry. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual reality shopping experiences to enhance the customer's engagement and provide a more immersive retail experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Dominican Heritage-Inspired Fashion Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominican-heritage.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Provocative Pre-Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-2-camp.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md)