# Romantic Winter Dresses The ‘Lover' Line By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-wear-cute-lover-clothing-takes-you-back-to-traditional-times References: [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Lover?cm_mmc=google-_-Designer) The designers that Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams love are selling the 'Love Bomb' collection in stores now. Susien Chong and Nic Briand started the 'Lover' brand clothing line in a tiny cubby in an Australian market. Now loved by magazines from [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care) to Vice, the two designers are featuring [romantic and feminine looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) using [ruffles and embroidery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein) along with sheer blouses. **Implications** - The Lover line has shapeless silhouettes that are accented by pleats across the chest. The shapeless tops come in a limited, but elegant color palette of grey, beige and white. Donning grey stockings, the models look casual-chic and ready for a day of relaxation and ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 19% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Romantic Winter Dresses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore incorporating ruffles and embroidery into winter dress designs for a romantic and feminine aesthetic. - **Sheer Blouses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with incorporating sheer fabrics in blouse designs to create a delicate and ethereal look. - **Limited Color Palette:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop clothing lines with a limited, yet elegant color palette like grey, beige, and white to create a timeless and sophisticated appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the fashion design industry by creating new collections inspired by romantic winter dresses and incorporating ruffles and embroidery. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the textile manufacturing industry by exploring new techniques to create sheer fabrics that are both comfortable and visually appealing. - **Retail Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enter the retail fashion industry by curating clothing lines with a limited color palette, offering customers a timeless and refined shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Kitschy Lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-love-and-lemons-1.md) - [Valentine's Day Intimates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-lemons.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Captivating Valetine's Day Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petal-pups-latest-valentines-day-collection.md) - [Vibrant Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorette-springsummer-collection.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Love Letter Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anoeses-love-letter.md)