# Embellished Androgynous Attires The Elizabeth and James Resort 2013 is Effortlessly Chic By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-and-james-resort-2013 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2013RST-ELIZJAMES) & [elizabethandjames.us](http://elizabethandjames.us/) The Elizabeth and James Resort 2013 is a contemporary line of youthful and effortless ensembles that can go from [day to night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025) with a quick change of shoes. The Olsen sisters themselves are known for their easygoing and sophisticated style that is emulated by stylistas and fellow celebs. The collection includes a number of modern and feminine variations on [classic menswear silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection). Although the ensembles play with the idea of androgyne, the designers have added feminine details like embellished collars and rich silk fabrics to keep things ladylike. There is also a number of magenta hued dresses and skirts that add color to an otherwise neutral lookbook. If you prefer to keep things simple, but still make head-turning statements, the Elizabeth and James Resort 2013 collection is a must-see series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Androgynous Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create modern and feminine variations of classic menswear silhouettes with added embellishments and feminine details. - **Effortless Day-to-night Clothing:** Potential for creating ensembles that can easily transition from daywear to eveningwear with a simple change of footwear. - **Neutral with Pop of Color:** Trend of incorporating bold colors, such as magenta, into otherwise neutral outfits for added visual interest. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create contemporary androgynous fashion with a focus on effortless day-to-night clothing and incorporation of bold colors. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer a curated selection of contemporary androgynous attire that appeals to customers looking for effortlessly chic and versatile pieces. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Potential for textile manufacturers to produce high-quality silk fabrics that can be used in creating modern and feminine variations of classic menswear silhouettes with embellished details. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Modern Vacation Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Print-Forward Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)