# Sketched Wardrobes Rosalind Keep's 'Trompe L'Oeil' Collection Dazzles With Siimplicity By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-11-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneyrollergirl References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2009/11/an-oasis-of-trompe.html) & [disneyrollergirl.blogspot](http://disneyrollergirl.blogspot.com/2009/11/ss10-trend-report-oasis.html) The Trompe L’Oeil collection for Oasis is made by designer Rosalind Keep is truly a breath of fresh air from what we are seeing in fashion. The pieces in the collection are simple yet stylish; many outfits look like they literally popped off the pages of a designer’s sketchbook. [Trompe L'Oeil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trompe-loeil-bags) consists of a combination of [tanks, dresses and sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artless-forevers-fall-25) with creatively printed lines on otherwise painfully boring clothing. **Implications** - Tired of the large number of over exaggerated pieces on the market, consumers are looking for [simpler styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein). Designs that maintain its beauty while staying subtle are appealing to shoppers who want to maintain their classic aesthetic. Companies could recognize this need for less convoluted items in order to appeal to a wider audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 35% | 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 - **Simple Fashion:** Consumers are looking for simpler styles, and companies could recognize this need for less convoluted items in order to appeal to a wider audience. - **Sketch-inspired Clothing:** The 'Trompe L'Oeil' collection demonstrates the potential for sketch-inspired clothing to make a comeback and appeal to fashion-forward consumers. - **Printed Lines:** Creative printed lines on otherwise boring clothing can add a touch of style and uniqueness, demonstrating a potential trend in fashion design. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** The 'Trompe L'Oeil' collection showcases how simplicity and sketch inspiration can bring a fresh approach to fashion design, providing an opportunity for fashion designers to innovate. - **Retail:** Retail companies can take advantage of the trend towards simpler fashion by stocking up on more subtle clothing items that will appeal to a wider audience. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Incorporating creative printed lines on clothing items can be a way for textile manufacturers to differentiate themselves and offer unique products to the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md)