The document summarizes key fashion trends for Autumn/Winter 2014-2015. Silhouettes will feature body-hugging pieces for an active lifestyle. Colors will range from warm tones to jewel tones and reds. Prints will include geometric patterns, color blocking, checks, floral motifs, ethnic patterns, and animal prints. Different decades like the 1950s and 1980s will also influence styles, featuring retro silhouettes and materials.

1. Fashion Forecast
Autumn/Winter 2014-2015
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2. Fashion Forecasting Autumn/Winter 2014-2015:
Next winter will be a poetic juxtaposition of the past and the future; classic forms and shapes from the
19th century, the 1930's and 1960's get in perfect balance with new technologies, advanced materials and
elegant experimentation. Silhouettes become comfortable with body-hugging pieces, ideal for the
contemporary busy way of life. The color palette starts from warm base colors to jewel tones and sensual reds,
while prints get inspired by nature or geometry.
Here we are again presenting the overviews of what we saw during the fashion weeks of the coming
fall/winter season. This time, fashion trends in general are at our concentration. Here we are going to make a list
of the fall/ winter 2014-2015 fashion trends for your consideration and inspiration. As it generally can be
described, the fall season comes as the conglomeration of the comebacks of some retro and classic shapes and
designs, put with some brighter color tones
Fashion Forecasting Trend:
Concise assortments of themes are presented in women’s wear for FW 14/15. The most prevalent is Tomboy – a
continuation of androgynous looks. Retro remains influential with Film Noir heroines in 50s. Collections continue
to feature an abundance of sportswear, but this season Cubist influence brings in linear graphic motifs. With
Baroque inspiration still fresh in mind, an opulent regal theme filled with luxe materials and jewel tones is
popular. Folk nods to the free-spirited Bohemia, while Sleepwalkers promotes pajama dressing.
 50’s:
The 50s remains an influential decade,
recognizable by ladylike fit and flare
silhouettes. Prada is a key reference, as well as
Rochas, Unique, Antonio Marras and Ports
1961. While full skirts, skirt suits and boxy
jackets are common, British labels Jonathan
Saunders and Roksanda Illincic add newness to
the trend by applying futuristic applications of
PVC, making the retro reference more modern
and slightly futuristic. Pastel hues also lighten
the mood. Menswear material favorites like
tweed and wool felt are utilized, and belted
silhouettes are a common accent.

3.  Cubist:
Cubist follows Fashion Snoops’ Ultramodern trend from last season and also confirms our Formula =
Solution Visionary forecast. Key designers include Helmut Lang, Narciso Rodriguez, Issey Miyake and
David Koma. The theme combines two primary elements, minimalist sportswear with a futurist edge. A
monochromatic color palette carries forward and stripes and lines are a key pattern focus, including
fractured geometrics and optical illusions.
 Sleepwalkers:
One of the newest ideas to emerge for fall / winter 14/15 is the notion of pajama influence. Marc Jacobs
first featured the theme, which was replicated on the runways of Missoni, Rochas and Max Mara.
Pajama pants, tops and robes are essential pieces, set to fluid satin and silk charmeuse. Whimsical
patterns like ditsy floral add to the boudoir sentiment.

4.  80’s:
Parisian labels like Balmain and Emanuel Ungaro dip back into the opulent 80s for fall / winter 14/15.
Broad statement shoulders signal the most defiant silhouette direction, while high waist carrot shapes
make a comeback on pants. Metallic’s and embellishment speak to the decade’s excess and dots and
optical geometrics drive the pattern conversation.
 Folk:
Folk provides a younger
approach to Bohemia in
women swear. The
influence is most celebrated
at Matthew Williamson,
Mara Hoffman, Suno and
Valentino. A rich
assortment of print and
pattern options includes
tapestry and patchwork
motifs. While silhouettes
can be ultimately modern,
items like the dirndl skirt
have a prairie feel.

5. Fashion Forecasting Colors:
Since the fall/winter array of fashion weeks has
already finished, it’s time to sum up the main
fashion trends we observed during the shows.
Starting with the fall/ winter 2014-2015 color
trends, we may talk about certain shades,
which were most frequently encountered
during these shows. These shades, are, of
course many, but still we will try to
conglomerate them into certain groups
according to the frequency of their appearance,
for you to know which colors to choose in order
to look super stylish and cool during the coming
fall-winter season. Thus, talking about the fall/
winter 2014-2015 color trends we may note
these lovely hues!
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Fashion Forecasting Prints:
Prints are the following striking details we pay loads of attention to when speaking about the basic
fashion trends of the season. They are one of the most suitable ways of exercising the creativity and the
style of a designer, as well as for later becoming some personality statements for the ladies that opt for
them. Thus when speaking about the fall/ winter 2014-2015 fashion trends, we really need to tackle
upon the theme of prints in order to have a full idea about the basic inclinations that are peculiar for the
current season. So starting our discussion of the hottest fall/ winter 2014-2015 print trends

6.  Geometric Pattern:
Geometric patterns are the most immediate ways of creating real pieces of art for the designers. So
well, that’s exactly what they are trying to do every time, introducing alternatives of geometric patterns
one being even more eye-catching and admirable than the other. Polka dots, diamonds, checkered
patterns and stripes are some of the most popular and actually never-fading alternatives that most of
the designers happen to go for. Thus, talking with examples, we can note the alternatives by Emma
Cook, Tod’s, Prada, and Chanel. The dotted patterns presented by Valentino and the heart shaped
figures we found in the RED Valentino collection are also worth mentioning.
 Color Blocking:
Color blocking is one of the most popular and extremely creative design patterns that the designers use.
The advantage of these prints underlies in the fact that they give the designers the opportunity to create
some pleasant color plays and contrasts and
to come up with innovative and stylish
interpretations all the time. This is a versatile
alternative for them always having the
chance to be modified and renovated
according to the fashion trends. It’s not in
vain that such directions as Cubism are
mainly based on these forms. Thus, talking
about the examples of the color blocks we
can note the collections of Christian Siriano
coming up with the traditional black and
white interpretations, Carolina Herrera with
the white, red, and blue plays, Talbot Runhof
with the muted shades of red and purple and
Veronique Leroy with the specific plays of
golden and brown tones.

7.  Checkered Pattern:
Checks are again a form of geometric patterns, which have already become a separate type of print, not
identified with just geometric. The first associations, of course, go towards the Scottish tartan and that’s
actually how the original print is called. For the Scottish culture tartan is one of the most inextricable
aspects of their culture. Thus, the most noteworthy shades of the checks that we noted during the
shows are red and black alternatives both being equally effective and chic. Marc by Marc Jacobs,
Missoni, Phillip Plein, Vivienne Westwood, Simone Rocha and Polo Ralph Lauren suggest some of the
most noteworthy and cool alternatives of the red and laconic checkered patterns, at the same time
perfectly accentuated with the red shade. As for the black variants, we can first of all note the one
suggested by Marissa Webb and Comme Des Garons offering some combinations of checkered skirts
and jackets. Roland Mouret came up with cool dresses having these patterns, which are ideal for
complementing business looks. As for the option suggested by Steven Alan, the intense black shade is
smoothened with the help of gray tones and the results come as an array of comfy jumpsuits for
everyday wear.
 Fauna Prints:
Coming to ornamental prints and patterns, there is an array of subdivisions that we may talk about in
particular. One of them is the print of leaves and ornamental floral found with quite big proportions on
the pieces of many fashion houses. For instance,
the alternatives suggested by Mother of Pearl and
Tory Burch are some of the most romantic
options. Osman and Aganovich showed the ideal
forms of coats adorned with this type of print.
The garments by Christophe Lemaire can also
nicely complete the everyday wardrobe of yours
and even the one meant for your working looks if
the dress code is not strict at your workplace.
House of Holland, MSGM, Betsey Johnson, Paul
Smith, and Undercover also come up with their
options, spiced up with bright and catchy shades.

8.  Ethinic Prints:
Ethnic patterns are the following most frequently met and modernized patterns we ever come across
when looking through collections. This year they also have their unique place in the array of prints and
patterns and they compose an essential part of the looks presented by Stella Jean, Mara Hoffman, Mary
Katrantzou, Emma Cook, Talbot Runhof, Lindsey Thornburg, Veronique Braquinho, and Temperley
London.
 Animal Prints:
Going on with the trends that never fade away, we can’t miss out the animal prints! Fashion houses like
Balmain, Wren, Givenchy, Celine, Dsquared2 and Tom Ford used the classic leopard prints for the key
looks of their collections. Still, as we often note when speaking about animal prints, such looks tend to
be aggressive at times, too. Thus they are suitable for the ladies, who are really confident and bold
enough to sport such looks. The minimalistic forms are the best ways of expressing the whole charm of
these prints. On the other hand, the variants suggested by Acne Studios, Giambattista Valli, Gucci,
Vanessa Bruno and Zuhair Murad focus more on the wilder feline prints rather than on the classic forms,
absolutely copying their natural coloring. Valentino’s and Dolce & Gabbana’s romantic butterfly, bird,
fox and owl prints are also very charming!

9. Fashion Forecasting Fabric:
Fabrics such as Wovens, woolens, yarns, toile, silks, sheers, fibers, filaments, damask, and knits.
Ushering in rich velvet, colorful furs, suede, leather and opulent brocades, from Modern Empress to
vibrant Oriental Floral, traditional, custom, and cultural tales from around the world emerge in lavish
upholstery, elegant swirls and Tropicana foliage for this cooler season. Inspiring compositions with
folkloric appeal; needlework, hand-beaded collages, regal imprints, village scenery, mythic characters,
seascapes, high gloss fabric contrast with decorative motifs; from the Balkans to South America, the
evolution of mixing media to the extreme will persist.
Fashion Forecasting Silhouette:
 The cropped swing-back fur coat is an important silhouette for next winter and fits nicely into
both of our retro-inspired trends. It looks modern when worked in sheared and flat fur handles
and collar proportion is keys.
 The rounded wide neck DB coat is all-important for next season but it’s about getting the collar
right – It should sit high on the neck and fasten at the bust line finishing above the waist. Works
best in cozy comfy fur types.
 | The edge-to-edge cropped jacket is vintage- inspired but looks ultra modern with a slightly
shaped sleeve, tapered below the elbow. Play with fur/fabric combinations or work into flat furs
to get the sleeve shape right.
 The menswear-inspired topcoat with contrasting lapel is an important silhouette for next winter.
With exaggerated proportions being keys, make sure it is oversized and work into fun fur mixes
in off-beat color combinations.
 The bomber jacket was a strong trend at the RTW shows and will continue on as a biker/bomber
hybrid. It updates the beloved moto jacket so looks best when worked in a fur/leather
combination for a hard meets soft edge.
 The all-enveloping ¾ full fur coat sits well in all three of our trends for next winter, looking
more retro when belted or having a protective masculine feel when not. Introduce a drop sleeve
or a kimono cut sleeve for a more directional look.