# Darkly Feminine Fashion The Esther Boskaljon AW13 Collection is Romantically Androgynous By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esther-boskaljon-aw13 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/lookbook/b--esther-boskaljon-aw-13-look-book-55901.html) & [estherboskaljon](http://www.estherboskaljon.com) The Esther Boskaljon AW13 collection is dark and moody, yet it is not without its feminine wiles. Although it is undeniable that there is an [androgynous appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) to the designs thanks to the concentration on pantsuit-like outfits, the use of sheer and flowy materials gives it a [romantic feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection) that many women will find themselves drawn to. Essentially, the Esther Boskaljon AW13 collection strikes the perfect balance between [femininity and masculinity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) that the independent modern woman will wholly appreciate. There is also an Asian aesthetic present throughout the Esther Boskaljon AW13 collection. Elegant and proper, some of the pieces have a stiffness and sheen as though made out of the material known as tan. There are also kimono-inspired touches in the form of folds and wraps that result in an alluring exoticism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 49% | 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 - **Androgynous Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to create unique and modern designs that combine masculine and feminine elements. - **Romantic Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to create romantic pieces with flowy and sheer materials that appeal to women. - **Asian-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate Asian-inspired designs such as folds and wraps to create alluring exoticism. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can utilize the trends identified to create unique and disruptive designs that appeal to modern women. - **Textile Industry:** The demand for flowy and sheer materials presents an opportunity for the textile industry to innovate and create new materials and fabrics. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can capitalize on the trends identified by carrying and promoting fashion lines that combine masculine and feminine elements or incorporate Asian-inspired designs. ## 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) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md)