# Nostalgic Prepster Runways Orley's New York Fashion Week Presentation Pays Homage to the 70s By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-fashion-week References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/orley-springsummer-2015/) & [orley.us](http://orley.us/) Orley's Spring/Summer 2015 collection was presented during New York Fashion Week and payed tribute to the past with its nostalgic styles. Drawing inspiration from the 70s, the [sportswear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courtside-collection) highlighted knitted polo tops, streamlined trousers and structured shorts that were [preppy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2) and [tennis-themed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways). Models took to the stage in pastel-hued pieces that were displayed in a palette of coral, blue and citrus hues. Orley's most memorable looks at New York Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2015 presentations were its lightweight knits that embodied a classically elegant air. The menswear label's collection set a nostalgic tone but also targeted the modern consumer. While the looks did reference 70s-themed styling, they were more polished and less campy than some of the decade's more flamboyant fashion staples. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Styles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a modern twist on nostalgic fashion styles by incorporating new materials and technology. - **Sportswear Resurgence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative sportswear designs that combine functionality with fashion-forward aesthetics. - **Knitted Polo Tops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and eco-friendly materials for knitted polo tops to cater to a more conscious consumer. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and ethical fashion collections that draw inspiration from past eras while catering to modern consumer demands. - **Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to blend traditional menswear styles with contemporary designs and silhouettes to appeal to a younger demographic. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for textile manufacturing that can produce lightweight and breathable knits with enhanced durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Optimistic Fashion Brand Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brand-homecoming.md) - [Palm Beach-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-stuff.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Heritage Tennis Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways.md) - [Golf-Centric Fashionable Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-capsule.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Locker Room-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md)