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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

Milan Fashion Week Spring 2014 Trends.

The city well known for its attitude of grand sophistication and elegance opened with a relaxed side step from Gucci unlike last season’s moody heroines which set the tone for the entire vibe from Milan, Costume National returned to Milan after 23 years and DSquared2 took us to a Hawaiian Holiday through their collection. Here is what Milan has to offer spring 2014.

Slits. Versace, Gucci and Costume National provided the dose of sexy with slashed skirts and dresses.

From L-R: Gianfranco Ferre, Fausto Puglisi, Versace, Gucci and Costume National

Ruffles. On collars, hems, tops and as embellishment on skirts, this girly frill is definitely back.

From L-R: Giorgio Armani, MSGM, Bottega Veneta, Emporio Armani and Marni

Sports Luxe. There was a feeling of athleticism at Prada with the sports socks, Emilio Pucci used wrestler inspired belts and Gucci went for sporty chic instead of high glamour.

From L-R: Gucci, Trussardi, Emilio Pucci, Philip Plein and Prada

Pencil Skirts. Tight and a little fitted to the silhouette, the pencil skirt made its mark on the runways of Milan.

From L-R: Marco De Vincenzo, Missoni, SportMax, Blumarine and Antonio Marras

Wide Sleeves. Dolce and Gabbana are popularly known for their love of the wide sleeve, this time round, Emilio Pucci, Gucci and Bottega Veneta joined their love for spring 2014.

From L-R: Emilio Pucci, Aquilano.Rimondi, Bottega Veneta, Versace and Gucci

Tiers. Skirt length came down in increments at Bottega Veneta and at Fendi, colours cascaded and faded to the palest shades in tiers.

From L-R: Luisa Beccaria, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Bottega Veneta and Dsquared2

One Shoulder. Bold and voluminous on one side, Milan is about the one shoulder come spring 2014.

From L-R: Bottega Veneta, Costume National, Emporio Armani, Missoni and Gianfranco Ferre

Shorts. If its not slits then it is definitely shorts. Leg baring is very much in season.

From L-R: Bottega Veneta, Gianfranco Ferre, Dsquared2, Blumarine and Tod's

Crop Tops. Bra and crop tops paired with maxi skirts, high waist pants and skirts peaked out of hooded coats and dainty shoulders.

From L-R: Fausto Puglisi, Jil Sander, Dsquared, Aquilano. Rimondi and Trussardi

Wide Leg Pants. More on the high-waist than low cut and slouchy in the silhouette that’s been going through out fashion month, wide leg pants are gaining momentum.

From L-R: Marni, Trussardi, Emporio Armani, Gianfranco Ferre and Costume National