# Equestrian-Inspired Fashion Collections Bella Hadid Models OFF-WHITE's Anachronistic Horse Print By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-06 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equestrianinspired-fashion References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/off-white-fw18-collection/#slide-20) & [fashionista](https://fashionista.com/2018/03/off-white-fall-2018-review) As Virgil Abloh has become a household name as one of the most hyped designers and collaborators in the industry, it was really no surprise how highly anticipated his OFF-WHITE [Fall 2018 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion) was—and it is a true ode to contemporary and equestrian-inspired fashion. The designs are assertive and smart, boasting [avant-garde fits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic), elegant silhouettes and experimental fabrics. Entitled the 'West Village,' the collection from Virgil Abloh draws inspiration from "the type of New York City woman who [...] rides horses in Westchester [on weekends]." The Fall 2018 equestrian-inspired fashion designs also blur the line with functional swimwear, as many of the sheer fabrics reveal a sporty one-piece suits with OFF-WHITE-branded straps. Photo Credits: [Eva Al Desnudo](http://www.evaaldesnudo.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Equestrian-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands can integrate equestrian-inspired details into clothing for an edgy and unique look. - **Experimental Fabrics:** Designers can experiment with unconventional and unique fabrics to create bold and avant-garde designs. - **Functional Swimwear:** Swimwear can be designed to have both fashion-forward and sporty elements, blurring the line between the two. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from unconventional sources, like equestrian culture, to create unique and trendy collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore and produce unconventional fabrics to provide designers with unique materials for their collections. - **Swimwear Industry:** Swimwear designers can integrate functional elements into their designs, creating a hybrid style that is both fashionable and practical. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Year-of-the-Horse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-horse-ss26.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Horse-Inspired Fine Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horsebit-fine-jewelry-collection.md) - [Retro-Inspired Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-power-collection.md) - [French Fashion House Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-tressages-questres-tableware-collection.md) - [Opulent Material-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-1.md) - [Vibrant Seoul-Inspired Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horsebit.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md)