# Laid-Back Luxe Lookbooks The Kelly Wearstler Resort 2012 Catalog is Cool and Casual By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-wearstler-resort-2012 References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/interior-design-star-kelly-wearstler) & [kellywearstler](http://kellywearstler.com) The [Kelly Wearstler Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-wearstler) 2012 collection demonstrates that [home decor and fashion design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-goods-collection) now go hand in hand. This is proven by interior designer Kelly Wearstler, who has finally made the transition into the role of fashion designer with ease and grace. Bringing with her the casual cool style she instills in her surroundings, this creative designer has filled the Kelly Wearstler Resort 2012 collection with tons of [laid-back luxe looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-regis-x-vilbrequin) that are much more affordable than her interior designs. Considering that the wait for her personal touch on an apartment or townhouse is just as long as the holdback on a Birkin bag (and equally expensive), buyers will have to make do with these fabulous outfits from the talented Wearstler. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 57% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Laid-back Luxe:** The trend towards affordable luxury in fashion is an opportunity for brands to create accessible, high-end looks with a relaxed, casual feel. - **Fashion-home Decor Crossovers:** The convergence of fashion and home decor design presents an opportunity for companies to expand their product lines and create cohesive lifestyle brands. - **Designer Expansion:** Designers expanding their portfolio beyond their traditional expertise, such as fashion designers creating home decor lines, presents an opportunity for brands to reach new markets and expand product offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend towards affordable luxury and expand their product lines to include home decor for a cohesive lifestyle brand. - **Home Decor:** Home decor brands can explore fashion design to create complementary product lines and expand their target audience beyond traditional home decor consumers. - **Design Services:** Design services companies can consider expanding their product offerings to include fashion and home decor design for a more comprehensive approach to lifestyle branding for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Modern Vacation Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection.md) - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Print-Forward Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection.md) - [Sun-Soaked Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection.md) - [Sea Pebble-Inspired Serveware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-wearstler.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Opulent Material-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-1.md) - [Collectible Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-hustle-gallery.md)