# Disco Diva Couture The Rachel Roy Resort 2011 Collection Brings Back the 70s By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-06-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-roy-resort-2011-collection References: [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelroy/4700446802/in/set-72157624274060164/) & [rachelroy](http://www.rachelroy.com/) The Rachel Roy Resort 2011 collection will have you digging through your mother's closet for some 1970s wardrobe staples. Bright orange is back in fashion and it's loud and proud -- especially paired with a 70s afro throwback. Roy states that her collection was "inspired by the graphic works of Cuban avant-garde painter Amelia Peláez." One thing is for certain, the Rachel Roy Resort 2011 collection has it's fair share of [retro homages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection) ranging from [flared pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory) to boxy designs. This collection would definitely be Farrah Fawcett-approved. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Fashion:** The resurgence of 1970s fashion trends presents opportunities for brands to innovate with vintage-inspired designs and styles. - **Bright Colors:** The return of bold, vibrant colors like bright orange offers opportunities for businesses to create eye-catching products and embrace daring color palettes. - **Cultural Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from the works of artists like Amelia Peláez opens doors for creative collaborations, cultural appreciation, and unique design aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the retro fashion trend by curating collections that feature 70s-inspired garments, attracting nostalgic and fashion-forward consumers alike. - **Cosmetics and Beauty:** Cosmetics and beauty industry professionals can explore the use of bold, vibrant colors in their makeup lines, offering customers a chance to experiment with retro-inspired looks. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industries can leverage cultural inspiration to create unique, visually stunning pieces that merge the past with the present, appealing to art enthusiasts and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Vacation Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-fresh-2.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabanne-hm-home.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md)