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London Fashion Week Spring 2014 Trends

In true British style, London Fashion week was accompanied by heavy downpours. However, there was no need for umbrellas on the cat walks as the collections were extremely pretty with a relaxed feel. Crop tops. slits and sheer looks remain favorites for oh so many a designer. This is what the London capital has to offer spring 2014.

Polka Dots. There was a smattering of polka dots on cotton, silk and organza with a surprise combination of polka dots and stripes ala Christopher Bailey over at Burberry Prorsum.

From L-R: Margaret Howell, Topshop Unique, Mathew Williamson, Burberry Prorsum and Meadham Kirchhoff

Pleats. Pleats have been bursting out on many runways and fast becoming one of the trends to watch out for come spring 2014.

From L-R: Roksanda Illincic, Holly Fulton, Todd Lynn, Osman and Barbara Casasola

Wide Leg Trousers. The boy meets girl trend noticeable from New York made a stop over on the catwalks of London fashion week.

From L-R: Topshop Unique, Mulberry, Paul Smith, DAKS and Todd Lynn

Stripes. This nautical trend proves its staying power yet again for many designers and their collections.

From L-R: Ashish, Bora Aksu, Jasper Conran, Emilia Wickstead and Emilio de Morena

Wide Sleeves. London runways had a running theme of stiff wide arms/sleeves going on in half their collections for spring 2014.

From L-R: DAKS, J JS Lee, Barbara Casasola, KTZ and Osman

Full Skirts. Billowing out from the waist to the floor, full skirts flared out from waists for the most gorgeous of gowns.

From L-R: Emilia Wickstead, Temperley London, Fyodor Golan, John Rocha and Holly Fulton

Sweaters. Soft and light knits in pastel shades made great toppers for pencil skirts, shorts and dresses for those chilly summers.

From -R: Christopher Kane, Preen, Topshop Unique, Burberry Prorsum and Markus Lupfer

Slip Dressing. Plain and printed slip dresses hang from the tiniest or straps layered or not, slips are going to be outer wear for spring 2014.

From L-R: House Of Holland, Christopher Kane, Meadham Kirchhoff, Topshop Unique and Preen

High-Low Hemlines. A noticeable change compared to New York Fashion Week, hem lines were more definitive with high – low edges.

From L-R: DAKS, Antonio Berardi, Emilia Wickstead, Maria Grachvogel and PPQ

Shorts. Spring 2014 will definitely be for leg baring because the shorts and short suits were very much popular on most runways.

From L-R: Paul Smith, Fyodor Golan, Jasper Conran, DAKS and Osman

Cardigans.

Cold weather is upon us once again and there is no warmer or better knitwear to keep you warm and trendy all at once than a cardigan.
They are so comfortable to wear and come in all sorts of colours along with a variations in size and material that is short or long and light weight or heavy.
Not only are they unisex i.e. both men and women can wear them, you can achieve an entirely different look every time you wear one.
When it comes to men; form fitting cardigans look better over jeans and a tee-shirt for a smart casual look. For a more professional look; opt for a cardigan over a dress shirt and tie in lieu of a waist coat and jacket.


Not to leave the girls out; the versatility of the cardigan can be more appreciated when worn with anything from jeans and skirts to dresses.


Wear a skinny coloured belt for a punch of colour and stand out from the crowd. For a polished look, go for a form fitting cardigan or a loosely fitted one for comfort and warmth depending on the weather.

Erica Dasher in Jane By Design

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