# 18th Century-Themed Eclectic Fashion The Praying Pre-Fall 2020 Capsule Explores Multiple Eras By Amy Duong | Published 2020-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/praying-prefall References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/8/praying-pre-fall-2020-collection-lookbook-release) & [prayingg](https://prayingg.com/) The Praying Pre-Fall 2020 collection recently launched and the Los Angeles and New York-based fashion brand explores a wildly [eclectic theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2) for the occasion. The label turns to pre-internet times as well as themes that are drawn from 18th century writer Samuel Johnson. His war epic 'Deerhunter' from the 70s nods to some subtle [pop culture references](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-planes-1) as well. The collection is spotlighted by new iterations of brand essentials including the 'Slightly Fatter NY/LA cap.' Additionally, the rest of the capsule is followed by [workwear-inspired denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke) and midweight three dimensional embroidered fleece designs. The collection also shines a spotlight on the knit polo that is complete in vintage cream hues with a 'Father Figure' graphic and the three button enclosed placket. Image Credit: Praying ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eclectic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a personalized fashion platform that curates unique outfits from different eras and styles. - **Pre-internet Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a fashion line that embraces nostalgia and offers modern twists on clothing inspired by pre-internet times. - **Pop Culture References in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a fashion brand that seamlessly incorporates subtle pop culture references into its designs, appealing to nostalgic and contemporary consumers alike. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality (AR) technology into fashion retail experiences to allow customers to virtually try on eclectic outfits from different eras. - **Online Personal Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an online personal styling service that matches customers with fashion experts who curate ensembles inspired by different historical periods and pop culture moments. - **Nostalgia-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a niche fashion brand that focuses on creating garments and accessories that evoke nostalgia for pre-internet times and incorporate elements of pop culture references. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Centennial Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farah-archive-collection.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Versatile Ultra-Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prelude-2026-collection.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md)