# Athletic Retrospective Menswear The Lou Dalton 2013 S/S Collection Exhibits Fine Tailoring By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lou-dalton-2013 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/1/lou-dalton-2013-spring-summer-collection) & [loudalton](http://www.loudalton.com/) The Lou Dalton 2013 Spring/Summer debut is filled with clean cut looks for contemporary men looking to pay homage to the past. The [vintage-inspired collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) is modest, minimalist and reinterprets classic silhouettes with textural elements. Lou Dalton is a fierce female designing impeccable menswear. She has made a name for herself is heavily influenced by her stylish father and British aesthetics. Her 2013 collection is littered with [detailed tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26), interesting textural fabrics and [sporty pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-run-menswear-collection). Highlights of the modern and retro collection include a slick old-school bomber jacket with two-tone sleeves and stunning western style button-ups with suede patch detailing. The Lou Dalton 2013 collection is taking the men’s fashion scene by storm and its contemporary classicism and refined tailoring is commendable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Menswear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a menswear line that combines vintage aesthetics with modern materials and technology. - **Textural Elements in Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new techniques or materials to create unique and eye-catching textures in clothing. - **Contemporary Classicism in Men's Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design menswear that blends traditional and contemporary elements for a timeless yet modern look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the fashion industry to address growing environmental concerns. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced manufacturing techniques to create innovative and customizable textiles for the fashion industry. - **Men's Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Utilize technology, such as virtual reality or augmented reality, to enhance the shopping experience and create new ways for customers to interact with products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Dynamic Athleisure Menswear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-run-menswear-collection.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Victory-Inspired Premium Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-collection.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Modern Sport-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wardrobing.md)