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The 2014 MTV Movie Awards.

WITH awards such Best Fight and Best Kiss up for grabs, the MTV Movie Awards may not be the most highbrow of film award shows but it's this irreverence that allows for an edgier dress-code than the formality of the Oscars or Golden Globes. Case in point Rita Ora in a plunging-to-the-navel Barbara Casasola gown or Jessica Alba in her Piece d'Anarchive cropped top and Kenzo full skirt. Lupita Nyong'o added a more fashion forward touch to proceedings in a Chanel autumn/winter 2014 dress, while Shailene Woodley continued to build her status as one of young Hollywood's most interesting style mavens with her Balmain pre-autumn/winter 2014 dress. Here are the trends that made it on the red carpet.

Pleats. Pleats made their debut on the red carpet with Lupita Nyong’o in Chanel, Mila Kunis in Thakoon and Holland Roden in Salvatore Ferragamo.

From L-R: Holland Roden, Lupita Nyong'o, Shailene Woodley and Mila Kunis

Crop Top Combos. Jessica Alba, Desi Lydic and Shailene Woodley took to the popular crop top for the MTV Movie Awards.

From L-R: Shailene Woodley, Jessica Alba, Pia Mia and Desi Lydic

Floral Explosion. Flowers not only bloomed on the red carpet courtesy of Zendaya, Molly Tarlov and Snooki but also on Drake Bell's tie.

From L-R: Zendaya, Snooki, Molly Tarlov and Drake Bell

Basic Black. Rita Ora, Debby Ryan and Jenna Dewan Tatum opted for classic black and made it the colour of the night at the awards.

From L-R: Greer Grammer, Rita Ora, Debby Ryan and Jenna Dewan Tatum

Strapless.  Chrissy Teigen, Jessica Alba and Jillian Rose Reed all let straps slide in their strapless baby doll dresses and full skirted crop top combo.

From L-R: Jillian Rose Reed, Jill Wagner, Chrissy Teigen and Jessica Alba

Men’s Wear. While some turned up in three piece suits, Nick Lachey, Seth Rogen and Brett Davern were quite casual in their ensembles.

From L-R: Will Poulter, Beau Mirchoff, Trevor Jackson and Nick Lachey

Credits: British Vogue, Teen Vogue

Swishy Pleats.

Pleats were spotted all over the Fashion Week season with the like of Katie Holmes and Kelly Rowland both attending shows in pleated black skirts at New York Fashion Week. In London, Karolina Kurkova attended the Creative London party in a white pleated skirt paired with a chunky polka dot sweater and at Milan, Hilary Swank wore a metallic silver dress with side pleats and completed the  look with black pointy toed pumps to the Salvatore Ferragamo show. Else where; Eva Longoria wore a summery dress with a floaty pleated skirt and matching pumps to the Dalai Lama event and Daisy Lowe matched her nude cropped top and pleated pencil skirt with nude pumps at the Rodial Beautiful Awards in London.
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From L-R: Kelly Rowland, Hilary Swank, Karolina Kurkova, Eva Longoria and Daisy Lowe

Credits: BritishVogue, Peoplestylewatch

Milan Fashion Week: Fall/Winter 2014 – 2015.

Gucci kicked off the Fall/Winter 2014 fashion week season at Milan with a more relaxed collection focusing on day wear, Francesco Scognamiglio brought lingerie elements to his and at Fendi; the collection was part sporty part constructivist while Max Mara opened with strong outerwear, Sportmax showed an animalistic collection with lots of Leopard spots to replace last season’s pink. Here are some of the trends Milan has to offer Fall/Winter 2014.

Leopard Print. Blugirl, Sportmax and DSquared2 got animalistic for fall 2014 with the spots of leopard prints that littered their collections.

From L-R: Dolce and Gabbana, Blugirl, Sportmax, Chicca Lualdi and Simonetta Ravizza

Cropped Pants. Whether skinny, slouchy or wide legged, three quarter length trousers made it on the runways of Emporio Armani, Missoni, Moschino and Just Cavalli.

From L-R: Just Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani, Missoni and Fausto Puglisi

Sock In Shoe. This sweet combination was practically all over the runways of Milan for fall 2014.

From L-R: Alberta Ferretti, Dolce and Gabbana, Francesco Scognamiglio, Ermanno Scervino and Stella Jean

Black Velvet. Fendi, Dolce and Gabbana, Blugirl and Emporio Armani spiced up black velvet with embellishment.

From L-R: Andrea Inctonri, Blugirl, Emporio Armani, Dolce and Gabbana and Fendi

Stripes. Pin, Zebra and bold stripes remain one of the biggest trends for fall 2014 as seen at Jil Sander, Costume National, Etro and Bottega Veneta.

From L-R: Angelo Marani, Etro, Emilio Pucci Giorgio Armani and Costume National

Outerwear. Just Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, Blumarine and Gucci made the loudest statement with their outerwear ranging from from opulent furs, ponchos, blanket cover ups and coats.

From L-R: Blumarine, Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci and Etro

Knits and Pencil Skirts. London hinted at it and Milan made it official. The chicest combination off fall 2014 runways is the knit and pencil skirt combo.

From L-R: Salvatore Ferragamo, No21, Ermanno Scervino, Cristiano Burani and Stella Jean

Pleats. Pleats elegantly swished about at Bottega Veneta, Etro, Luisa Beccaria and Krizia.

From L-R: Blumarine, Etro, Ports 1961, Genny and Krizia

Sheer Skirts. Dresses and skirts plunged into sheer oblivion where up top comprised knits and jackets.

From L-R: Fendi, Anteprima, Philip Plein, Prada and Dolce and Gabbana

Leather. It was all about leather clad ladies for Philip Plein, Gucci, Emilio Pucci and Moschino.

From L-R: Emilio Pucci, Gucci, Blumarine, Moschino and Roccobarocco

Credits: womensweardaily, britishvogue

London Fashion Week: Autumn/Winter 2014 - 15

Now to London Fashion Week, where Britain’s most successful fashion house Burberry’s creative director Christopher Bailey gave Burberry Prorsum a bohemian vibe with a colourful palette, Alice Temperley showcased a more wearable collection during london fashion week autumn/winter 2014 for Temperley London and Belstaff whipped up outerwear to fend off the worst of winter weather with a lighter touch while Topshop Unique's aw14 was about country girls with an urban sensibility. These are some of the trends London offered Autumn/Winter 2014 - 15.

Stripes. From Chevron, zig zag and horizontal, stripes were quite popular for Autumn/Winter 2014 at Christopher Kane, Issa London and Jasper Conran.

From L-R: Issa,Christopher Kane, Sass and Bide, Jasper Conran and Matthew Williamson

Crop Tops. Crop tops were strong and seductive at Emilia Wickstead, Bora Aksu and Simone Rocha.

From L-R: Barbara Casasola, Felder Felder, David Koma, Simone Rocha and Bora Aksu

Knits. A trend staple in London, they came in fisherman ribbed styles and other cashmere versions at Christopher Kane, Mark Fast and Pringle of Scotland.

From L-R: Christopher Kane, DAKS, Emilio de la Morena,Lucas Nascimento and Eudon Choi

Pleats. Antipodium, Mary Katrantzou and Belstaff had hemlines spliced into pleats for Autumn/Winter14 on skirt suits and dresses.

From L-R: Holly Fulton. Antipodium, Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou and Belstaff

Checks. Checks made an appearance on jumpsuits, skirts and dresses at DAKS, Vivienne Westwood and Sass and Bide.

From L-R: Giles, DAKS, Sass and Bide, Vivienne Westwood red label and J. JS Lee

Sock and Shoe. There were sweet sock and shoe combinations on the runways of Bora Aksu, Temperley London and Antipodium.

From L-R: Emilia Wickstead, Bora Aksu, Temperley London, Matthew Williamson and Margaret Howell

Embroidery. Flowers were the choice of motif embroidered on dresses, coats and scarves at Emilia Wickstead, Temperley London and Burberry respectively.

From L-R: Emilia Wicstead, Issa, Temperley London, Burberry Prorsum and Giles

Velvet. Crushed velvet on so many runways meant that texture was the word to take away from Emilio de la Morena, Tom Ford and Osman.

From L-R: Burberry Prorsum, Emilio de la Morena, Margaret Howell, Osman and Simone Rocha

Metallics. Molten metal remains strong and vivid for Autumn/Winter 2014 at Meadham Kirchoff, DAKS and Antonio Berardi.

From L-R: Holly Fulton, DAKS, Meadham Kirchoff, Antonio Berardi and Mary Katrantzou

Midi Hems. Burberry, Osman, Emilia Wickstead and Meadham Kirchoff offered prim midi length style dresses and skirts for Autumn/Winter 2014.

From L-R: Emilia Wickstead, Holly Fulton, Burberry Prorsum Lucas Nascimento and Osman

Credits: British Vogue

New York Fashion Week: Fall/Winter 2014-2015.

New York Fall 2014 Fashion Week is done and nearly dusted for another season. Victoria Beckham presented a collection that was almost entirely in black and white with an emphasis on ruffles and pleats, Diane Von Furstenberg celebrated the 40th anniversary of her iconic wrap dress with a ‘Bohemian Wrapsody’ entitled collection while Donna Karan celebrated 30 years of Donna Karan. From fringing to pantsuits, here is a look at the trends to have hit the many catwalks.

Texture Blocking. The combination of Leather, Shearling and Fur formed one of the cosiest trends to hit the New York fall runway.

From L-R: Haceh, 3.1 Philip Lim, Edun, Opening Ceremony and BCBG MAXAZRIA

Pleats. Were a recurring idea through out Fall Fashion Week.

From L-R: J. Mendel, Tadashi Shoji, Naeem Khan, Pamella Roland and Victoria Beckham

Side Slits. So many designers did the split side skirts for fall 2014 that it officially became a trend.

From L-R: Prabal Gurung, Donna Karan, Jenny Packham, Carolina Herrera, and Ralph Lauren

Black Velvet. Black velvet stood out at Oscar De La Renta, Cushnie et Ochs and Carolina Herrera.

From L-R: Cushnie et Ochs, Carolina Herrera, Oscar De La Renta, Jill Stuart and Tadashi Shoji

Knits. Oversized and chunky knits played up the proportions theme that's been showing through all season.

From L-R: Tibi, Carolina Herrera, DKNY, 3.1 Philip Lim and Tess Giberson

 Mesh. Another trend to make a comeback from the spring 2014 runways, mesh emerged as one of fall 2014’s top trends.

From L-R: Zimmermann, Christian Siriano, Naeem Khan, Rebecca Taylor and Monique Lhuillier

Masculine Chic. Mannish touches in forms of leather coats, jacket and blazers were juxtaposed with dainty feminine dresses on so many fall runways.

From L-R:Dennis Basso, Jason Wu, Vera Wang, Jenny Packham, and Milly

Socks In Heels. First noticed during the Spring 2014 runways at Ralph Lauren, full fledged in Paris, the socks in heels trend cemented its place on the fall runways.

From L-R: Vera Wang, Rodarte, Tory Burch, Nonoo and Jeremy Scott

Pantsuits. Derek Lam, Oscar De La Renta and Michael Kors all featured one or more versions of the women’s suit with emphasis on the business suit that’s made a comeback.

From L-R: Oscar De La Renta, Ralph Lauren, Ralph Rucci, DKNY, and Diesel Black Gold

Fringing. Fringes were luxuriously abundant at Oscar De La Renta, Naeem Khan and Marchesa.

From L-R: Dennis Basso, Oscar De La Renta, Naeem Khan, Pamella Roland and Edun

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