The Rachel Roy Resort 2013 collection takes inspiration from the vibrant 1960s and artist Sonia Delaunay. The designer was inspired by Delaunay's paintings that consist of vivid geometric shapes -- similar to Kandinsky.
The polished lookbook is full of vibrant color-blocking and monochromatic mod motifs. There are a number of Mad Men-inspired party dresses and flared skirts. The collection is full of juxtaposing details such as feminine fabrics with masculine details. These fun and colorful ensembles are perfect for hitting up Sunday brunch with the girls or taking a casual walk through the city.
If you are looking for summer ensembles that gives an ode to retro hues, the Rachel Roy Resort 2013 collection is a must-see.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Retro-inspired Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a clothing line that combines vintage designs with modern materials and technologies.
- Color-blocking
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a software or app that allows users to virtually try on and customize color-blocked outfits before making a purchase.
- Feminine-masculine Fusion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a line of gender-neutral clothing that blends soft and feminine fabrics with masculine tailoring and details.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart textiles into fashion, creating garments with built-in technology for functions like temperature regulation or biometric monitoring.
- Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, for fashion industry to enable on-demand and customizable clothing production.
- Retail
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual reality technology in retail stores to provide immersive shopping experiences, allowing customers to try on and mix-and-match garments without physically trying them on.
