# Achromatic Desert-Inspired Fashion The Kenzo Resort Collection Features Hot Looks in Minimal Color By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenzo-resort References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/resort-2016/kenzo) & [wwd](http://wwd.com/runway/resort-2016/review/kenzo/) Humberto Leon and Carol Lim are no strangers to travelling in search of inspiration, but for the [Kenzo Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-2) '16 collection, the designer duo found influence underneath the scorching sun. A total contrast from its forestry-themed Fall '15 collection, the Kenzo Resort '16 line is riddled with sun-bleached fabrics and a minimal color palette. Still playing with military and utilitarian details, this collections offers safari jackets, tunics, D-ring straps and cargo pants. Paying homage to the desert theme, a cactus motif is seen quite often within this line. The plant-based graphic is dotted across nylon Windbreakers and robe dresses. This collection also features an avant-garde ombre pattern that mirrors the look of colored sand grains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimal Color Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry with simple yet stylish designs that rely on a limited color palette. - **Desert-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to create fashion collections inspired by desert environments, using earthy tones and nature motifs. - **Avant-garde Ombre Patterns:** Opportunity to innovate by incorporating unique ombre patterns into fashion designs for a bold and artistic look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore desert-inspired collections and experiment with minimal color palettes. - **Textile:** Opportunity for textile companies to develop new fabrics that mimic the sun-bleached effect seen in the Kenzo Resort '16 collection. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to create unique motifs and patterns inspired by desert elements, such as the cactus motif seen in this collection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-2.md) - [Sun-Soaked Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection.md) - [Desert Ombre-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Desert-Ombre.md)