# Playful Retro Fashion Collages Norma Kamali's Fall 2018 Catalog is a Rare Approach to High Fashion By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-fashion-collage References: [vogue](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2018-ready-to-wear/norma-kamali) The Norma Kamali Ready-to-Wear Fall 2018 collection is stunningly and artistically represented in this unconventional and retro fashion collage-styled lookbook. The whimsical silhouettes and patterned fabrics are highlighted with repetition and expressively dynamic poses. From ankle-length boxy and pink bubblegum puffers to [uniformly striped duo-colored outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school), the Fall 2018 line presents some original designs in this retro fashion collage series. Not only does the photography and the variation between tailored and baggy scream [80s revival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection), but so do the poses and the models haircuts, especially the exceptionally styled mullet. Since 80s silhouette features are remembered on the 2018 runways, the nostalgic-driven elements in the Norma Kamali collection are really no surprise . However, the label definitely takes it one step further with the retro fashion collage lookbook. Photo Credits: Norma Kamali ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring sustainable and ethical materials in retro-inspired fashion designs. - **Whimsical Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating technology-enabled customization options to whimsical silhouettes for a personalized fashion experience. - **Fashion Collage-styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to create interactive fashion collage-styling experiences for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating blockchain technology for transparent and secure supply chain management in the fashion and apparel industry. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing AI-powered image recognition software to automate the process of creating fashion collages from photographs. - **Modeling and Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing AI-based virtual modeling technology to showcase different haircuts and styles without physically altering models' appearances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Archival-Inspired Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-napapijr.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Provocative Pre-Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-2-camp.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md)