# Edgy 70s Fashion The Elizabeth and James Fall 2011 Line Features a Mishmash of Influences By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-and-james-fall-2011 References: [fabsugar](http://www.fabsugar.com/Elizabeth-James-Fall-2011-Lookbook-16480769) & [elizabethandjames.us](http://elizabethandjames.us) The Elizabeth and James Fall 2011 collection hits it out of the park yet again. [Edgy, elegant, retro and modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025), it has all the elements any girl could ask for. Of course, how could be possibly expect any less from two of the biggest and youngest style moguls in the industry? Although I often appreciate how Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen are able to step away from their own [personal style choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by) to create pieces that are suitable for the everyday woman, I really like how the Elizabeth and James Fall 2011 collection has a bit more of their personality in it. An eclectic and tailored line, the Elizabeth and James Fall 2011 collection is definitely a mishmash of different influences and inspiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eclectic Fashion:** The trend of combining multiple different styles and influences in fashion to create a unique and personalized look. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Fashion trends that are inspired by past decades, hearkening back to a simpler time with the added touch of modernity. - **Style Moguls Fashion:** The trend of young fashion designers with existing celebrity status or name recognition becoming style moguls. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Incorporating the trend of edgy and eclectic fashion can create opportunities for disruption in the fashion industry by breaking down traditional fashion norms and appealing to a wider audience. - **Entertainment Industry:** The trend of young celebrities becoming style moguls presents opportunities for disruption in the entertainment industry by expanding their reach and influence beyond their primary field of work. - **Advertising Industry:** Incorporating the trend of around retro-inspired fashion can create opportunities for disruption in advertising industry through effective branding of products as both modern and nostalgic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)