# Punk Americana Fashion Alexandre Vauthier's Fall Couture Line Modernizes Native Americana Style By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-07-08 | Updated 2015-07-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-couture References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-couture/alexandre-vauthier) & [alexandrevauthier](http://alexandrevauthier.com/page-collections-automnehiver-2015-2016-233.html) For his latest Fall Couture Collection, Parisian designer Alexandre Vauthier tapped into retro California style. Bringing back the [Native Americana aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-americana), Vauthier puts a [glam rock spin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection) on an iconic style. While Native Americana looks have been restricted to festivals such as Coachella, Alexandre Vauthier revives the look and makes it a presentable fall couture style. Extra long fringe is the definite highlight of this couture collection. The retro decal hangs off [sharp tailored jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026), asymmetrical dresses and bold belts. Paying homage to this season's ethereal look, one dusty pink chiffon gown is juxtaposed with custom-cut pieces and an embellished micro wrap dress. The retro punk looks are offered through a fuchsia satin ruffle skirt paired with a daring black lace bodysuit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 69% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Revitalization of Native Americana Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to modernize and glam up Native Americana fashion, bringing it back into mainstream fashion. - **Incorporation of Punk Rock Aesthetics:** Designers can incorporate bold punk rock aesthetics, such as fuchsia satin ruffle skirts and black lace bodysuits, into their collections to add edge. - **Emphasis on Cross-cultural Style:** A trend towards cross-cultural fashion, incorporating elements from different cultures into a single look, is becoming popular in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers have an opportunity to innovate by combining and modernizing styles from different cultures in unique ways. - **Retail:** Retail stores can take advantage of the renewed interest in Native Americana fashion by stocking stylish and modernized versions of traditional clothing and accessories. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate Native Americana and punk rock aesthetics into themed events or festival experiences to cater to a growing interest in these styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)