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# Equestrian-Inspired Resort Wear
The DKNY Resort 2014 Collection Dresses Up Sportswear for Night

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-31 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkny-resort-2014
References: [wwd](http://www.wwd.com/runway/resort-2014/review/dkny) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2014RST-DKNY)

The [DKNY Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkny-x-fashionverse) 2014 collection makes classic sportswear ready for a night on the town. The aptly titled 'Night Sports' collection brings a youthfulness to [equestrian-inspired polos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways) and traditional materials like lace by dressing them up with beading, studs and sequins. These touches of glitz help to bring a little sparkle and elegance to the sportswear-inspired looks.

The garments bring together combinations of materials that are as unusual as the pairing of [sportswear and glamour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knys-fall-2025) is. DKNY plays with this theme of balancing out the two opposites; playing with hard and soft fabrics. One of the most gorgeous pieces from the collection is a shirt with short leather t-shirt sleeves overlayed with full-sleeved lace. Despite "sports" and "glamour" being on opposite ends of the fashion spectrum, it seems they do attract.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Night Sports Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to combine sportswear and glamour by incorporating elements like beading, studs, and sequins.
- **Youthful Equestrian-inspired Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to bring a modern twist to traditional equestrian fashion, appealing to a younger demographic.
- **Balancing Hard and Soft Fabrics:** Potential for designers to experiment with contrasting materials, such as leather and lace, to create unique and visually appealing garments.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the integration of sportswear and glamour to cater to diverse consumer preferences.
- **Luxury Retail:** Opportunity for luxury retailers to introduce equestrian-inspired resort wear collections that blend sophistication with a youthful twist.
- **Textile and Embellishment:** Demand for materials like beading, studs, sequins, and lace could increase as fashion brands seek to incorporate these elements into their designs.

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