# Relaxed Prep Shool Runways The Kolor Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Mixes Retro and Modern Styles By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-06-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolor-spring-summer-2013 References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/kolor-springsummer-2013-paris-fashion-week/) & [kolor.jp](http://kolor.jp/) Making waves at Paris Fashion Week, the Kolor Spring/Summer 2013 collection highlights relaxed menswear with a retro-modern feel. This youthful runway show features a series of the brand's edgy yet wearable pieces that take inspiration from a [collegiate prep school aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2). Ditching impeccable tailoring and clean lines for [oversized silhouettes and low maintenance layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke), this effortlessly cool collection exudes an air of understated elegance. The Kolor Spring/Summer 2013 collection explores contemporary cuts showcased through blazers that are short in length, in carefree casuals and deconstructed outerwear pieces. Displaying [utilitarian, preppy and sporty styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026), this fashion-forward runway show is a melting pot of status and swag. The mesmerizing menswear line pays homage to the past while remaining both contemporary and current. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Relaxed Menswear:** Opportunity for brands to create relaxed and casual clothing for men that blends retro and modern styles. - **Oversized Silhouettes:** Opportunity to design clothing with oversized silhouettes and low maintenance layers, giving a sense of effortless cool. - **Contemporary Cuts:** Opportunity to experiment with contemporary cuts in blazers, casuals, and outerwear pieces, combining traditional and modern elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend towards relaxed menswear and oversized silhouettes in their designs. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can adapt their production processes to accommodate the creation of clothing with contemporary cuts. - **Retail:** Retailers have the opportunity to stock and market clothing that blends retro and modern styles, catering to the demand for relaxed menswear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md)