# Glam Vintage-Inspired Gowns The Lucy Dang AW13 Lookbook is Fit for '50s Movie Stars By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucy-dang-aw13 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/lookbook/b--lucy-dang-aw-13-look-book-46962.html) & [lucydang](http://lucydang.com/) Glamorous and retro, the Lucy Dang AW13 collection is fit for women looking to channel their inner '50s movie star such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Of course, the [elegant designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection) have been updated to appeal to the modern woman. Pairing mermaid silhouettes with contemporary patterns and metallic accents as well as [classic cocktail dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection) with leather detailing, the Lucy Dang AW13 collection balances between old and new beautifully. Sophisticated and sexy, the Lucy Dang AW13 lookbook showcases the dresses in a light filled room that appears to belong to a seamstress. Surrounded by mannequins and a large loom, the model appears right at home. It is almost as though the setting is meant to send a strong message about the quality of the Lucy Dang AW13 collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by incorporating vintage elements into modern designs. - **Mermaid Silhouettes:** Opportunity to disrupt the bridal wear industry by incorporating mermaid silhouettes for a modern take on bridal gowns. - **Leather Detailing on Cocktail Dresses:** Opportunity to disrupt the luxury fashion industry by incorporating edgy design elements like leather into classic cocktail dresses. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion design industry by incorporating modern and traditional elements into designs. - **Bridal Wear:** Opportunity to disrupt the bridal wear industry by incorporating new designs and silhouettes such as mermaid designs. - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the luxury fashion industry by incorporating unexpected design elements like leather into high-end clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Stunning Luxury Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martina-liana.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Glamorous Party-Ready Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)