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Paris Haute Couture: Spring 2014.

Dior and Chanel made youth their central focus with freeing and incredibly delicate light collections for Spring 2014 that saw trainers on the couture catwalk. Hussein Chalayn made his debut at the house of Vionnet while Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad and Giambattista Valli stayed true to form with their floral, fairy tale collections that were nothing short of breathtaking. These are some of the trends Paris Haute Couture has in store for Spring 2014.

Embroidery. While Valentino went a different route for embroidery with animal faces and jungle themes, Giambattista Valli, Zuhair Murad and Elie Saab piled lots of flowers and sequins on red carpet worthy gowns.

From L-R: Giambattista Valli, Elie Saab, Armani Price, Zuhair Murad and Valentino

Peplum. Given the abundance of peplum all over the couture collections, this trend is holding strong for spring 2014.

From L-R: Alexis Mabille, Elie Saab, Ralph & Russo, Giambattista Valli and Zuhair Murad

Sheer. From sheer sleeves to skirts, it was a game of peek-a-boo in most couture runways with a lot of sheer collections.

From L-R: Stephane Rolland, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ralph & Russo and Elie Saab

Fringing. Strewn with jewels like at Chanel or falling in a froth at Jean Paul Gaultier, fringing added the frilly touch to couture collections.

From L-R: Maison Martin Margiela, Chanel, Alexandre Vauthier, Ulyana Sergeenko and Jean Paul Gaultier

Stripes. Stripes were the focal point for the Oscar Carvallo couture collection but with a sprinkling at  Armani Prive and Vionnet, stripes maintain their stance on the trends for spring 2014.

From L-R: Ulyana Sergeenko, Maison Martin Margiela, Oscar Carvallo, Vionnet and Armani Prive

Pleats. One of the biggest trends for spring 2014, it was a pleat fest for Schiaparelli, Alexis Mabille and Oscar Carvallo.

From L-R: Vionnet, Alexis Mabille, Armani Prive, Schiaparelli and Oscar Carvallo

Lace. The yards of lace that dominated couture catwalks were the basis for the stand out 50s glamor feel for couture spring 2014.
 

From L-R: Elie Saab, Valentino, Armani Prive, Zuhair Murad and Ralph & Russo

 Grecian. Draping came in the form of grecian cut gowns and for Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexandre Vauthier and Ralph & Russo.

From L-R: Ralph & Russo, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexandre Vauthier, Elie Saab and Stephane Rolland

 Embellishment. Heavily embellished gowns in a rainbow of pastel hues were studies in opulence at Versace, Armani Prive and Chanel.

From L-R: Versace Atelier, Zuhair Murad, Armani Prive, Chanel and Ralph & Russo

Ruffles. Ruffles added a surreal touch to gorgeous gowns and little cocktail dresses at Dior, Zuhair Murad,  and Stephane Rolland.

From L-R: Jean Paul Gaultier, Zuhair Murad, Stephane Rolland, Oscar Carvallo and Chistian Dior

Pre-Fall 2014-15

 Pre-Fall presentations have been going on from the various fashion houses as a prelude to the  Autumn/Winter fashion week runway shows around which happen to be around the corner. Here's what to look forward to in the next Autumn/Winter and summer/spring collections.

Embroidery. Sleek glamour was trimmed with embroidery that jingled at Oscar De La Renta, Dennis Basso and Naeem Khan.

From L-R: Valentino, Burberry, Oscar De La Renta, Naeem Khan and Dennis Basso

Layering. Chloe, Michael Kors and DSquared2 pre-fall 2014 presentations were predominantly layered with sweaters, pea-coats, fur vests coats.

From L-R: Michael Kors, Altuzarra, DSquared2, Kenzo and Valentino

Tweed. Rich, earthy tweeds were the basis for skirts, pants, coats and rompers for Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Rachel Zoe and Akris.

From L-R: Valentino, Akris, Louis Vuitton, Rachel Zoe and Milly by Michelle

Pleats. From wide to knife like, pleats made a strong statement at Donna Karan, Chanel, Michael Kors and Givenchy.


High-Low Hems. A monique Lhuillier staple, Prabal Gurung, Alberta Ferretti and Antonio Berardi made them their focal point for pre-fall 2014.

From L-R: Prabal Gurung, Alberta Ferretti, BCBG MaxAzria, Antonio Berardi and Kenzo

Lace. Alberta Ferretti, Monique Lhuillier and Badgley Mischka worked lace to mimic tattoos into sleeves whilst it came in form of skirts at Burberry Prorsum and Jason Wu.

From L-R: Alberta Ferretti, Burberry Prorsum, Badgley Mischka, Michael Kors and Jason Wu

Fur. Tops, stoles, coats and skirts were trimmed with fur at Givenchy, Ports 1961 and Balenciaga.

From L-R: Milly by Michelle, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Valentino and Ports 1961

Wide Leg Pants. Whether low slung or high at the waist, wide leg trousers and pants remain one of the biggest trends to look out for spring 2014.

From -R: Michael Kors, Jason Wu, Oscar De La Renta, Alberta Ferretti and Akris

Leather. A runway staple that is no longer restricted to Autumn/Winter collections, leather formed skirts, moto jackets, and pants at Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu and Louis Vuitton.

From L-R: Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Louis Vuitton, Akris and Michael Kors

Fringing. Chanel, Valentino and DSquared2 made a strong case for fringe trimmed ensembles when it came to pre-fall 2014.

From L-R: Chanel, Milly by Michelle, DSquared2, Acne and Alexander Wang

The 2014 People’s Choice Awards.

It was a night of triumphs as fans chose their favourites across TV, Movies and Music. Sandra Bullock reigned supreme with the most wins as Justin Timberlake dominated in the music category. The People’s Choice Awards ceremony kicked off Awards season with an A list crowd with glamorous get ups.

Long Sleeves. One of the most outstanding trends, Nina Dobrev, Naya Rivera and Jennifer Hudson all covered up with long sleeves while Lucy Hale stood out in a one arm long sleeved dress.

From L-R: Nina Dobrev, Jennifer Hudson, Naya Rivera and Lucy Hale

Lace. Britney Spears, Adelaide Kane and Sandra Bullock went for a more feminine feel with lace and lace inserted creations.

From L-R: Sandra Bullock, Britney Spears, Greer Grammer and Adelaide Kane

Strapless. With strapless ensembles all over the fall 2013 runways and red carpet lately, Melissa Joan Hart, Jessica Alba and Kat Dennings bared shoulders in strapless gowns and dresses.

From L-R: Kat Dennings, Jessica Alba, Cheryl Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

Ladies in Black. It was a toss up between white and black at the People’s Choice Awards red carpet and Nina Dobrev, Queen Latifah and Ellen Degeneres made moody black the colour of the night.

From L-R: Allison Janney, Queen Latifah, Nina Dobrev and Juliana Margulies

Mens Wear. Some of the buzziest guys in showbiz, including Ian Somerhalder, Justin Timberlake and Miles Teller, got all spiffed up in fancy suits.

From L-R: Ian Somerhalder, Miles Teller, Justin Timberlake and Robert Downey Jr

The Teen Choice Awards 2013.

Young Hollywood turned out for Sunday Night’s Teen Choice Awards where the Blue carpet was a super fun display of the raddest boys and girls dressed in bright, fashion-forward fare.

Prints. Eye – catching prints came in the form of palm trees, florals, lips and hearts.

From L-R: Lily Collins, Hailee Steinfeld, Nina Dobrev and Kerry Washington

Lace. Minis were feminine and short with lace embroidery.

From L-R: Katie Cassidy, Troian Bellisimo, Britanny Snow and Holland Roden

Off The Shoulder.  Colorful off the shoulder statement were the trend of choice for Michelle Rodriguez, Joey King and Bridgit Mendler.

From L-R: Melissa Benoist, Joey King, Brdgit Mendler and Michelle Rodriguez

Nautical. Chloe Moretz, Jenna Ushkowitz and Jordin Sparks opted for striped frocks.

From L-R: Cher Loyd, Jordin Sparks, Chloe Moretz and Jenna Ushkowitz

Bare Midriffs. Lucy Hale and Miley Cyrus flashed midriff with on trend belly baring ensembles.

From L-R: Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Cher Loyd and Miley Cyrus

Menswear. The boys proved their style cred by wearing sharp blazers and of the moment sneakers.

From L-R: Chord Overstreet, Ian Somerhalder, Cody Simpson and Nelly

Credits: TeenVogue

Resort 2014.

When its not the summer/spring season or the Autumn/Winter season, it is usually the Resort season. The in-between-season collections which often inspires the main line ready to wear collections come February and September. These are some of the trends for next season.

Pinstripes. The pinstripe was all over the autumn/winter collections and its only natural for it to transcend to the next season.

From L-R: Thakoon, Versace, Thom Browne, Stella McCartney and Alexis Mabille

Cropped Tops. Designers from brands like Versace to Altuzarra keep this midriff baring trend going strong.

From L-R: Alice+Olivia, Emilio Pucci, Christian Dior, Versace and J.Mendel

Quirky Prints. From umbrella motifs to lip patterns, quirky prints added a whimsical spirit to resort 2014.

From L-R: Anna Sui, Alice+Olivia, Stella McCartney, Gucci and Suno

Head To Toe Lace. Lace continues to be a favorite with designers, although the styling lesson from Resort 2014 would be to create a head to toe look through layering.

From L-R: Burberry Prorsum, Michael Korrs, Erdem and Carolina Herrera

Pleats. Pleats were more refined for resort, used for everything from pants, languid summer dresses to dramatic evening gowns.

From L-R: Marchesa, Bibhu Mohapatra, Zac Posen, Christian Dior and Chanel

Sheer Blocking. Never mind colour-blocking, Resort 2014 sees sheer blocking step into the limelight.

From L-R: Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Donna Karan, Alice+Olivia and Oscar De La Renta

Opposites Attract. The stark and smart combination of black and white is still making a statement for resort 2014, whether in cool prints or graphic separates.

From L-R: Emanuel Ungaro, Marc By Marc Jacobs, Monique Lhuillier, Christian Dior and J. Mendel

Gems. The heavily embellished looks that glide down runways all year round were scaled down to 3-D gems that dotted dresses, sweatshirts and coats.

From L-R: Burberry Prorsum, Marios Schwab, House Of Holland, Tory Burch and Roksanda Illincic

Trench Coats. A staple in women’s wardrobes, the trench coat got a fresh makeover with bold prints, cool new shapes and some dazzling embellishment.

From L-R: Jean Paul Gaultier, Burberry Prorsum, Nina Ricci, Calvin Klein Collection and Christian Dior

Exotic Textures. From wild animal prints to luxe and exotic textures, the Resort 2014 collections were about a sense of escape.

From L-R: Michael Kors, Just Cavalli, Reed Krakoff, Stella McCartney and Roberto Cavalli

Credits: New York Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily, British Vogue

Breezy Lace.

From L-R: Oscar De La Renta, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, J.Mendel and Temperley London

Used as both the main attraction and as inserts, lace was spotted all over the summer/spring 2013 collections and has now breezed its way onto the red carpet.
Whether crafted as a full on dress or skirt or used sparingly as chic inserts, this  delicate, feminine fabric is lightweight and lovable striking a lovely balance. And playful colours counter the naughtiness of the lace creating a sexy attitude that is anything but stodgy.
Often conservative or coquettish, lace can get cheap looking quickly. Choose high quality material, and pair vibrant hues with shoes in the same colour family or in a metallic. Wear hair loose to keep the overall look easy going and fun.

Kirsten Dunst, Katy Perry, Olivia Munn, Sienna Miller and Sara Ramirez

New York Fashion Week: Fall 2013-14.

The month of February heralded the beginning of Fashion Week for fall 2013/14 collections and New York was its first stop. The weather couldn’t deter fashion shows that were all about luxe looks and the latest trends with a lot of force and drama.

Warm and Fuzzy. It's going to be a warm and fuzzy fall 2013 if the abundance of luxurious fur on the runways has anything to do with it.

From L-R: Alexander Wang, Badgley Mishka, Altuzarra, Bibhu Mohapatra and Carolina Herrera

Leather. Rich and supple, this fall staple came in an assortment of colors from dark green, orange and red to the classic black.

From L-R: Lacoste, Calvin Klein, Altuzarra, Charlotte Ronson and Belstaff

Outer Wear. What you wear on the outside is just as important as what is on the inside. The outer wear collection ranged from knee length coats to biker jackets caplets and boleros.

From L-R: Marchesa, Altuzarra, Proenza Schouler, Marissa Webb and Ruffian

Metallics. There was a noticeable return of slick and shiny metallics on the fall 2013 runway.

From L-R: Marc Jacobs, Erin Featherston, Tadashi Shoji, Rachel Comey and Edun

 
Monochrome. After last season’s explosion of color, so many a designer went Monochrome for fall once again proving the staying power of this classic trend.

From L-R: Altuzarra, Ralph Lauren, Honr,  Proenza Schouler and Catherine Malandrino

Capes. One of fall's favorite ways to cover up and be chic at the same time, capes hung from shoulders and trailed at the back forming shrouds on the fall runways.

From L-R: Band Of Outsiders, Ruffian, Zac Posen, Pamella Roland and Donna Karan

Billowy Sleeves. Full billowy sleeves reminiscent of the swash buckling era made their way back onto the fashion scene at the fall runways of New York fashion week.

From L-R: Prabal Gururng, Pamella Roland, Christian Siriano, Ralph Lauren and Erin Featherstone

Lace. The ethereal and feminine that comprise of lace brought the most beautiful gowns and etchings embroidered in lace to the fall 2013 runways.

From L-R: Jason Wu, Catherine Malandrino, Lela Rose, Tadashi Shoji and Chado Ralph Rucci

Sparkle. Eyes lit up when it came to the most dazzling of collections from Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Pamella Roland and Naem Khan.

From L-R: Chado Ralph Rucci, Christian Siriano, Catherine Malandrino, Monique Lhuillier and Badgley Mischka

Lady Like Dressing. New York saw the return of a more definitive focus on the female silhouette as lots of lady like frocks were dished out guaranteed to make the wearer feel more feminine.

From L-R: Badgley Mischka, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Calvin Klein, Bibhu Mohapatra and Nicole Miller