# Elegant Avant-Garde Fashion The New Balenciaga Line Features Modern Styles and Odd Accessories By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-01 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balenciaga References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/4/balenciaga-2017-pre-fall-collection) & [balenciaga](http://www.balenciaga.com/) After new [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-collection) tote bags that were inspired by IKEA's iconic shopping bags were released, the French luxury house launched its 2017 Pre-Fall collection, which couples highly modern aesthetics with style elements that seem to be taken straight out of the 60s and 70s. Reportedly, the collection is its own genre, called "garde-robe," due to its "balance between [avant-garde and everyday elegance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens)." With bold colors integrated throughout the collection, like aqua blue, fuchsia, emerald green, and crimson red, the ensembles are made to standout. Long flowing cuts and oversized accessories also work to the same end. In addition to large bags, the [new Balenciaga collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna) features massive insulated scarves, oddly shaped clutches, and even bonnets -- which range in color and have large ruffles to frame one's face. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop bold and unconventional fashion designs that combine modern aesthetics with retro elements. - **Oversized Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and exaggerated accessories that complement avant-garde fashion styles. - **Colorful Ensembles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design vibrant and attention-grabbing clothing pieces that incorporate bold and diverse colors. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce avant-garde fashion lines with unconventional designs into the luxury fashion industry. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative and oversized accessories to complement and enhance fashion styles. - **Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and fabrics that can be utilized to create bold and colorful ensembles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Slope-Ready Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-collection.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Technical Luxury Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Luxury Auto-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-automobili-lamborghini.md) - [Luxe Fashion Porcelain Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-figurines-1.md) - [Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md)