# Chic Saharan Desert Wear The Nicholas K Spring 2013 Collection Boasts Beige Plays on Texture By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-09-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicholas-k-spring-2013-collection References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013RTW-NICHOLASK) & [nicholask](http://nicholask.com/) Showcasing theatrical fashion, the [Nicholas K Spring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule) 2013 Collection plays with silhouettes and layering. Unexpectedly voluminous and almost entirely neutral, this ready-to-wear collection takes a decidedly rebellious approach to Spring 2013. For women, Nicholas K has played with textured silk and satin to create airy anoraks that seem fit for desert royalty. With pieces that are hybrid and multi-functional, the collection finds a delightful balance between being boundary pushing in its approach whilst remaining [fashionably util](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khakis). For men, the theme of desert-chic continues with casual menswear that is disheveled and modish in the best possible way. The casual layering, unconventional lines and rugged appeal characterize Nicholas K's vision for Spring. With such an attention to [detailed layering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke), you will probably find these dreamed up design beings sported whilst strutting in the Sahara. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Voluminous Silhouettes:** Designing garments with unexpected volume offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Textured Fabrics:** Exploring the use of textured silk and satin in clothing design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for fabric manufacturers. - **Hybrid and Multi-functional Pieces:** Creating clothing items that serve multiple purposes and blur traditional fashion boundaries opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the apparel industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage voluminous silhouettes and textured fabrics to create unique and boundary-pushing designs. - **Fabric Manufacturing:** Fabric manufacturers have the opportunity to innovate by producing unique textured fabrics that elevate the look and feel of garments. - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can explore the creation of hybrid and multi-functional pieces to offer versatile options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namacheko-1.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ss26.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Utility-Inspired Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khakis.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md)