# Historical Fashion Capsules Lela Rose Draws Inspiration from the 40s and 50s in New Fall Line By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lela-rose References: [wwd](http://wwd.com/runway/fall-2018/new-york/lela-rose/review/) The new Lela Rose Fall 2018 collection taps back to history for inspiration as it draws motifs from the 40s and 50s. The prominent historical influence is translated through the silhouette of the fall garments. There is the classic peplum shape, nipped in waists and a overall polished sense of boudoir. The Lela Rose Fall 2018 series offers pieces that are suitable for social purposes, formal events, dinner parties, work wear and fundraisers. Some notable pieces from the collection are the [peplum skirt suitable for work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school), [checkered patterned dress and coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection), and cocktail suits. A standout item from the Lela Rose new series is the [floral trench-coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025) that also doubles as a dress. The multi-purpose garment delivers a high level of versatility and style. Image Credit: Lela Rose ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Historical Fashion:** Using historical influences to inspire modern fashion designs based on the silhouettes and themes of previous eras. - **Multi-purpose Garments:** Designing clothing that serves more than one purpose, such as a trench coat that can also be worn as a dress. - **Polished Boudoir:** Incorporating classic boudoir themes into clothing designs to create a polished and sophisticated look. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovating fashion designs and creating new trends that are based on historical influences. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Developing new fabrics and materials that can be used to create multi-purpose garments. - **Retail:** Introducing multi-purpose clothing lines with versatile designs to appeal to a wide range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Relaxed Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-denim-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)