# Relaxed Lounging Attire GANT Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Inspired by Travel By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gant-springsummer-2013 References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2012/09/13/gant-by-michael-bastian-spring-summer-2013-all-looks/) & [gant](http://www.gant.com/collections/gant-by-michael-bastian) The GANT Spring/Summer 2013 collection is a relaxed line that is comfortable to wear and [travel in](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-geneva-series). Indeed, this collection was inspired by jet setting to the Galapagos Islands. Designer Michael Bastian keeps the collection youthful by including pops of color and a [relaxed fit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-daze-collection) on most of the garments. You can just imagine someone wearing these clothes while reading a book and sitting on the beach during an island vacation. The GANT Spring/Summer 2013 collection features many different patterns and prints. The color palette of the collection is varied, and though the line is a bit of a mish-mash of different clothes, they all come together cohesively. The [mixed and matched styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2) reinforces the carefree lounging vibe that makes this collection so attractive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Relaxed Lounging Attire:** Opportunity for clothing brands to create comfortable and stylish loungewear collections for both travel and leisure. - **Youthful and Colorful Designs:** Potential for designers to incorporate vibrant colors and relaxed fits to create youthful and fashionable clothing lines. - **Mixed and Matched Styling:** Opportunity for brands to experiment with mixing and matching different patterns and prints to create unique and cohesive collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend by offering relaxed and stylish loungewear options for consumers. - **Travel and Tourism:** Hotels and resorts can provide comfortable and stylish loungewear options for their guests, enhancing the vacation experience. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Online retailers can curate collections of relaxed loungewear from various brands to meet the growing demand for comfortable and fashionable clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Fashion Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ss26.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Utility-Inspired Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khakis.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Practical Californian Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramicci-spring-summer-2024.md)