# Russian-Inspired Fashion The Elmidae FW11 Collection Boasts Strong Architectural Cuts By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmidae-fw11 References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/chicago-designer-elmidae-russian-inspiration) & [elmidae](http://www.elmidae.com/) Get into a Russian frame of mind with the Elmidae FW11 collection. Inspired by the architectural silhouettes seen in modern Russian fashion, the line is fantastically sophisticated with a touch of sensuality and femininity to keep the [dark and cold months](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26) nice and warm. Designed by Abigail Glaum-Lathbury, who happens to be based in Chicago, the Elmidae FW11 collection also works with [warm, autumn colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1) that certainly help to brighten up the dreary winter months. Although the Elmidae FW11 collection is clearly very contemporary, there is nevertheless a [retro, pin-up vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025) that gives the line an overall glamorous finish. The Elmidae FW11 collection is especially perfect for working women who do not want to fall in the trap of wearing drab office wear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Architectural Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating fashion designs that incorporate strong architectural cuts and silhouettes. - **Russian-inspired Fashion:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities in exploring Russian fashion aesthetics and incorporating them into contemporary designs. - **Retro Glamour:** The combination of retro, pin-up vibes and contemporary fashion can create disruptive innovation opportunities for designers in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can leverage architectural silhouettes and Russian-inspired fashion to create disruptive innovations in the industry. - **Women's Workwear:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to create stylish and non-drab office wear for working women. - **Color Cosmetics:** By incorporating warm, autumn colors into cosmetic products, disruptive innovation opportunities can be explored in the color cosmetics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Luxury Alpine Skiwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-fw2526-ski-collection.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Elegant Love-Inspired Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-for-love.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md)