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New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 Trends.

New York Fashion Week kicked off fashion month in the big apple as the hottest designers from around the world showcased their latest and greatest collections for spring 2014. The spring 2014 offering were quite impressive this time round and so were the colors. This is what New York has to offer in the way of trends come next spring.

Pleats - A trend first spotted in Resort 2014 collections, pleats made their debut on the spring 2014 runways.

From L-R: Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler, Jenny Packham, Victoria by Victoria Beckham and Delpozo

Floral Monochromatic. Two classic trends – florals and monochrome were combined for a more updated look.

From L-R: Alice + Olivia, Suno, Ralph Lauren and Honor

Raw Edges -  Designers played up hemlines with undefined vertical lines as most skirts had excessive fabric veering off one side or the other.

From L-R: Chadwick Bell, Lisa Perry, Nanette Lepore, Pamella Roland and Reed Krakoff

Ruffles –  The spring 2014 collections featured a lot ruffled dresses and tops flipped there way onto spring 2014 runways.

From L-R: Badgley Mischka, Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Catherine Malandrino and Christian Siriano

Jumpsuits – You get to keep the jumpsuit for spring 2014.

From L-R: Diane Von Furstenberg, Tibi, Mara Hoffman, Marc By Marc Jacobs and Monique Lhuillier

Shorts – So many designers told short stories with shorts and short suits combos.

From L-R: Alice + Olivia, Honor, Lela Rose, Mara Hoffman and J. Mendel

Loose Shapes – Clothes stood away from the body in clean loose shapes and draping.

From L-R: Oscar De La Renta, Marissa Webb, ICB, Donna Karan and Pamella Roland

Stripes – Either bold or pin, stripes remain holding their own as one of the big trends for spring 2014.

From L-R: Christian Siriano, Jenny Packham, Ralph Lauren, Altuzarra and Lela Rose

Fringing. Fringing and tassels were in full swing this season a throw back to the 60s.

From L-R: Calvin Klein Collection, Donna Karan, Christian Siriano, Liibertine and Altuzarra

Slouchy Pants – Low slung at the waist and wide at the legs, wide legged pants were quite plenty in spring 2014 collections.

From L-R: Elizabeth and James, DKNY, Derek Lam, BCBG MAXAZRIA and Helmut Lang

Tiers – Spring 2014’s layered looks came in form of graduated tiers on dresses and skirts.

From L-R: Alice + Olivia, Marchesa, Honor, Oscar De La Renta and Rodarte

Slits – there has been a lot of transparency with slashed fabric giving a glimpse of skin in form of slits.

From L-R: Cushnie et Ochs, Christian Siriano, Reem Acra, Caroline Hererra and Narciso Rodriguez

Paris Haute Couture: Fall/Winter 2013.

Couture season kicked off with a sexy yet sassy collection from Versace which showed what was in store for the rest of the season. Jean Paul Gaultier produced a collection with a leopard print inspired theme and the boys at Viktor & Rolf showcased a collection with half the items already sold. The main feel of couture this fall season was lovely albeit a little restrained as most designers are working towards making a way to more relevant couture collection in a modern world. Amongst couture mainstay trends; lace, capes and fur, these are some of the trends to look forward to next season.

Slits. Slits on dresses and gowns brought the sexy and sassy to couture shows.

From L-R: Alexandre Vauthier, Bouchra Jarrar, Atelier Versace and Zuhair Murad

Couture Coats. These ranged from fur to coat dresses a times covering the most pretty of frocks.

From L-R: Alexandre Vauthier, Armani Prive, Jean Paul Gaultier and Valentino

Branch Out. A couple of houses uprooted the bright and breezy blossoms that have ran through the Resort 14 for a more subdued, somewhat edgier take on flora: branch and stem motifs.

From L-R: Yiqing Lin, Zuhair Murad, Maison Martin Margiela and Valentino

Pockets. Hands were kept warm and cosy with small and oversized pockets on dresses, gowns, coats and pants.

From L-R: Elie Saab, Jean Paul Gaultier, Bouchra Jarrar and Yiqing Yin

Sheer Beauty. Sheers are regular on the trend circuit and its staying power is its versatility.

From L-R: Armani Prive, Valentino, Giambattista Valli and Stephane Rolland

Shimmer. Couture collections are nothing without their bit of shine and shimmer to light up the place.

From L-R: Elie Saab, Christian Dior, Giambattista Valli and Stephane Rolland

Long Sleeves. Sleeves were long and lean  on coats, dresses and jackets.

From L-R: Stephane Rolland, Zuhair Murad, Armani Prive and Ulyana Sergeenko

Asymmetric At the Neck. A trend noticeable through fashion week season, necks were asymmetric on dresses, jumpsuits and tops.

From L-R: Zuhair Murad, Iris Van Herpen, Alexandre Vauthier and Elie sAAB

Peplum.  Small and over-sized at some couturier houses, peplum defined waists on skirt suits and gowns.

From L-R: Jean Paul Gaultier, Giambattista Valli, Christian Dior and Georges Hobeika

Knee- Length Dresses.  Amidst the floor length sweepers, knee length dresses were frothy adding the girly touch to couture.

From L-R: Georges Hobeika, Elie Saab, Yiqing Yin and Chanel

Step Into A Jumpsuit.

From L-R: Balmain , Emporio Armani, Lanvin, Topshop Unique, and Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Apparently, normal pantsuits are way too boring, as onesies are now the new separates because this trend is taking over Hollywood. From red carpets to airports, date night to fashion shows, jumpsuits have become a wardrobe staple for Jessica Alba, Lauren Conrad and Jennifer Lopez.
Jumpsuits manage to look classy while packing an edgy punch which makes for the perfect trend formula.
Miranda Kerr, Lauren Conrad, Jennifer Lopez and Maria Menounos have all stepped into the jumpsuit proving the onesies are not going anywhere.

From L-R: Louise Roe, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Morrison, Carey Mulligan and Miley Cyrus

Credits: Peopledotcom

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2013-14

Now, onto Paris Fashion Week, the final leg to the international whirlwind that is Fashion Month and week following, New York, London and Milan.


High Collars. First seen at Milan Fashion Week, the Edwardian era of high collars continued on to the runways of Paris.

From L-R: Miu Miu,  Vionnet, Akris, Giambattista Valli and Andrew Gn

Bare Shoulders. Shoulder baring dresses and tops were the silhouette of choice when it came to international designers.

From L-R: Costume Nationale, Vionnet, Stella McCartney, Valentin Yudashkin and Valentino

Thigh Splits. Whether front or side slits, leg and thigh baring slits were plenty at Paris.

From L-R: Louis Vuitton, Akris, Vionnet, Elie Saab and Emmanuel Ungaro

Stripes. From pinstripes to the big and bold, it was stripes galore on the Parisian runways.

From L-R: Kenzo Maxime Simoens, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Chanel and Chloe

Baggy Pants. After seasons of legging-size trousers, baggy trousers made a come back at Paris.

From -R: Acne, Vionnet, Louis Vuitton, Issey Miyake and Jean Charles de Castelbajac

Fur. Parisian runways paid to homage to fall's fiercest and biggest trend.

From L-R: Kenzo, Andrew Gn, Maxime Simoens, Valentin Yudashkin and Ungaro

Tunic Dresses. A staple for most fashion houses, tunic dresses remained loose, short and sweet on the runways of Paris.

From L-R:  Vanessa Bruno, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Valentino and Jay Ahr

Jumpsuits.  Jumpsuits will be the chicest thing to step into for fall 2013-14

From L-R: Kenzo,  Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Paul&Joe, Agnes B, and Elie Saab

Sheer. Fall 2013-14 looks were nude and seductive on the Parisian runways.

From L-R: Akris,  Elie Saab, Valentin Yudashkin, Zuhair Murad and Guy Laroche

Structural. Silhouettes were defined with box shapes and emphasis on the waist and shoulders.

From L-R:  Amaya Arzuaga, Lanvin, Jean Paul Gaultier, Balmain and Christian Dior