# Marmalade Workwear Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2010 is Tailored to Young Professionals By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-01-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elie-tahari-pre-fall-2010 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2010PF-ETAHARI) & [elietahari](http://www.elietahari.com/) The [Elie Tahari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saudia-airlines-and-elie-saab) Pre-Fall 2010 collection aims to expand its appeal to young professionals, and with this series of [tailored separates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026) and the tasteful combination of draped details with feminine shapes, I think the effort is a success. My favorite piece from the Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2010 collection is the marmalade-colored dress in the first image. With a shoe change and some accessories, this number goes from day to night effortlessly. Check out more images above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tailored Separates:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating customizable, mix-and-match wardrobe options for young professionals. - **Draped Details:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining draped elements with feminine silhouettes in fashion design. - **Day to Night Transition:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating versatile garments that seamlessly transition from daywear to eveningwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by introducing innovative techniques and materials for tailored separates and draped details. - **Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail industry by offering customizable and versatile clothing options that cater to the needs of young professionals. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the accessories industry by creating accessories that complement and enhance the day to night transition of garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Executive Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.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) - [Curated Workwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petal-and-pups.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md)