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# Attention-Captivating Elegant Party Apparel
American Apparel's Holiday 2018 Campaign is Sensual

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-29 | Special
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-apparel
References: [americanapparel](http://americanapparel.com/en)

For the Holiday 2018 season, American Apparel debuts a shiny and sensual party apparel collection.

Recently, the brand re-launched due to popular demand with an e-commerce platform. Given the aesthetics and styles of the flashy offerings, American Apparel is staying true to its roots. From lavishly tight bodysuits in metallic nuances to ultra-provocative dresses that exude sophistication, the label brings versatile and seasonal fashion basics to the style-minded consumer.

Ideal for Christmas dinner and celebrating the New Year with a bang, the party apparel is bound to turn heads. Each garment possesses that retro-inspired quality American Apparel is known for. In addition, the ultra-versatile, easy-to-style and stretchy fabrics are sure to accommodate any figure and body type. The party apparel collection is lavishly exhibited in an appropriately styled editorial.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Shiny Metallic Apparel:** This trend presents an opportunity for textile companies to combine high-quality metallic materials with comfortable stretchy fabrics.
- **Versatile and Seasonal Fashion Basics:** This trend presents an opportunity for online retailers to provide a range of garments that can be easily styled for different seasons and occasions.
- **Retro-inspired Apparel:** This trend presents an opportunity for designers to revive vintage fashion styles and incorporate them into contemporary designs.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Textile and Fashion Industry:** This industry can benefit from incorporating metallic materials into their fabrics to create attractive and comfortable party garments.
- **E-commerce Industry:** This industry can benefit from offering versatile and season-appropriate fashion basics to cater to the needs of style-minded consumers.
- **Fashion Design Industry:** This industry can benefit from incorporating retro-inspired elements into contemporary fashion designs to create unique and appealing garments.

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