Trend journal 2013

CONTENTS

TRENDS
crop top 2013. 09.22

pencil skirt 2013.09.29
structured 2013.10.06
shirt dress 2013.10.13
African Beat 2013.10.20
Moto Coat 2013.10.27
Couture Denim 2013.11.03
Sneakerboots 2013.11.10

Sheer Exposure 2014.01.12

In Bloom 2014.01.19
Oversized Sweater 2014.01.26
Japan Street Style 2014.02.02
Robe Coat 2014.02.10

Fur 2014.02.17
Tunic Shape 2014.02.24
Bomber Jacket 2014.03.03

BIBLIOGRAPHY
CROPTOP
PENCILSKIRT
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STRUCTURED
Barry, Colleen. “Edmonton Journal.” Www.edmontonjournal.
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Weymouth, Kara. “Top 5 Designers to Watch During New York Fashion Week.”
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SHIRT-DRESS
McMahon, Mary, and Bronwyn Harris. “What Is a Shirt
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2013. <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-shirtdress.htm>.
SNEAKERBOOT
“REGISTER.” Women’s SneakerBoot Collection. Nike.
com. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. <http://www.nike.com/us/
e n _ u s / c / s p o r t s w e a r / s t o r i e s / 2 0 1 3 / 9 / w o m e n s _ s n e a k e r b o o t s > .
COUTUREDENIM
“Cruise 2014 Denim Runway Highlights.” BlogStylesight.
N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. <http://blog.stylesight.
c o m / d e n i m / c r u i s e - 2 0 1 4 - d e n i m - r u n w a y - h i g h l i g h t s > .
“Chanel Spring-Summer 2014 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld.”
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C h a n e l - S p r i n g - S u m m e r - 2 0 1 4 - c o l l e c t i o n - b y - K a r l - L a g e r f e l d > .
MOTOCOAT
“A Brief History of the Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket.” EBay. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. <http://www.ebay.com/gds/A-Brief-History-of-
the-Black-Leather-Motorcycle-Jacket-/10000000010856549/g.html>.
AFRICANBEAT
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n e w s / a f r i c a n - i n f l u e n c e s - o n - t h e - g l o b a l - f a s h i o n - i n d u s t r y > .

BIBLIOGRAPHY
SHEEREXPOSURE
INBLOOM
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“The Transparent Trend Spring 2014.” Amaka Design House. N.p.,
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OVERSIZEDSWEATER
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JAPANSTREESTYLE
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BOMBERJACKET
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Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2014. <http://www.theepochtimes.com/
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TUNICSHAPE
“Runway Trend Alert – Tunic Shapes.” BlogStylesight. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar.
2014. <http://blog.stylesight.com/beauty/runway-trend-alert-tunic-shapes>.
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FUR
“5 Trends for Fall from Fashion Week in New York City.” VoxTalk. N.p., n.d.
Web. 03 Mar. 2014. <http://www.voxmagazine.com/blog/2014/02/5-trends-
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ROBECOAT
Kruspe, Dana. “Robe Coats Are All Over the Runways at New York
Fashion Week.” Fashionista. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2014. <http://fash-
ionista.com/2014/02/robe-coats-new-york-fashion-week-fall-2014/>.

“Crop tops took
over the run-
ways at New
York Fash-
ion Week at
shows includ-
ing Lela Rose,
Tracy Reese,
3.1 Phillip
Lam and Zim-
m e r m a n n . ”
CROP
TOP

Crop top has been an ongoing trend since
the 90s. During the fashion week for 2014
S/S, different forms of crop top-- bra tops,
ruffled bandeaus and corsets—revealed
a distinct 1990s feels, especially when
paired with high-waisted skirt, which is
also a key trend of the season. However,
differing from the sexy, schoolgirl look
known with Madonna and Britney Spears,
the crop top look has been mellowed for a
more mature, sophisticated and comfort-
able style. As Stylesight suggests, “Elegant
embellishments and cut-out hemlines hit-
ting just above the waistline create a so-
phisticated, grown up feel to boxy crop
tops.” Paired with everything from tai-
lored trousers (BCBG, Rag & Bone) to
body hugging skirt (Tracy Reese, Herve
Leger) and even matched up with sheer
pieces (3.1 Phillip Lim, Vera Wang), this
silhouette is not going away any time soon.
The crop top trend has come a long way
from its late 1990s. Britney Spears’ outfit
in “Baby One More Time” in 1999 with the
knotted blouse is still considered one of her
most iconic look. However, the first known
appearance of the crop top was in the Mid-
dle East by Belly Dancers, traditionally
known as “West Asian” performers. Cus-
tomary belly dancing costumes are general-
ly two-pieces and contain stunning accesso-
ries such as beaded fringe and coins. North
America was first introduced to belly danc-
ing by way of Egyptian performer ‘Little
Egypt’ at Chicago’s World Fair in 1893.
While designer Madeleine Vionnet rein-
troduced e bare belly to western fashion in
1932 when she showed a dress with stra-
tegically-placed cutouts, and fashion be-
came significantly more innovative since.
On the runways of 2014 S/S, the sophis-
ticated feel of the crop top is mainly cre-
ated by the monochromatic color story.
Designers such as Jil Sander utilized a
story of pale and clean colors to unite the
collection. One of her crop top looks in the
collection paired the structured crop top
with a beige-color pencil skirt. The look not
only reveals the sophisticated elegance of
women, but also empowers them with the
simple and edgy cut. From the merchant’s
point of view, a look like this cannot be
missed in the buying process, as women
will be a particularly powerful force in
coming years. Antonio Marras’s crop top
paired with a sheer pencil skirt. But simi-
lar to Jil Sander, he also utilized the black
and white color story to create the edgy feel.
PREORDERTHAKOON
&
MILLYRESORT

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PENCIL
SKIRT
“Introduced by Dior in the late
‘40s, the prim pencil skirt has
been a business-set staple for
decades, but not anymore. As
seen on the streets of Milan,
the slim-fitting skirt keeps its
narrow cut intact allowing for
striking updates to usher in
modernity without sacrific-
ing an ounce of classic edge.
Glittery surfaces, translucent
rubber versions by Burberry
and mirrored prints repre-
sent the renewed focus that
makes the traditionally prop-
er garment the ideal state-
ment piece for Fashion Week.”
- Stylesight: Trend Watch

The all-time-influ-
ential trend, pencil
skirt, was created
by French designer
Christian Dior in the
early 1950s after
World War II as
part his “new look.”
It was reminiscent
of the long skirts,
tiny waistlines, and
striking fabrics
that his mother had
worn in the 1900s.
Throughout the dec-
ade, the skirt was
widely worn by eve-
ryone from female
French assistance
fighters to Holly-
wood’s Joan Craw-
ford, and it continued
popularity through-
out the 1950s.
Pencil skirts have be-
come a classic style
because of their ver-
satility and ability to
accentuate a wom-
an’s natural curves.
Pencil skirts can be
worn at work, and
can be dressed down
with different color-
ed tights, shoes, and
accessories for cas-
ual wear. Moreover,
a pencil skirt can be
brought with slits on
the sides for greater
mobility when out
dancing or walk-
ing around town.
On the runways of 2014
S/S, pencil skirts came in
all different kinds of fab-
rics and patterns, from
leather to metallic spandex,
plain fabric to baroque pat-
terns, providing the shop-
per a great range of options.
One of my favorite shows,
Marc Jacob’s last collection
for Louis Vuitton, also had
the pencil skirt but in a rath-
er unconventional form.
Instead of the business
attire look those pencils
skirts are generally known
for, Marc Jacob paired
the beaded pencil skirt
with the peacock motif
top and black boots, creat-
ing an edgy feel to the look.

Architectonic takes in-
spiration from high-
ly aesthetically man-
nered tailoring methods;
taking proportion inspi-
ration from the offset
structures and design el-
ements of futuristic ar-
chitecture, and different
textures used in modern
architecture. Machine
woven felt and block felt
is used to compliment the
structure as well as tex-
ture of the design; which
feels luxurious and fi-
nally relates to a design,
which is of immense
grandeur and aesthet-
ic depth. Architectonic
speaks to a women who
appreciates a wardrobe
piece which is innova-
tive and unique; offer-
ing her a garment which
can compliment any oth-
er wardrobe piece she
owns and builds a char-
acter of strength and
fashion-forward style.
GIANFRANCO FERRE
Structural shapes in a
range of molds shine
on the streets of both
Paris and Milan fash-
ion weeks. The way the
structural styles use the
female figure merely as
a hanger perfectly cre-
ates a light and floaty
aesthetic that heralds
a feminine fluidity.
“Top designers took in-
spiration from archi-
tecture at Milan fashion
week on Sunday, with
ancient Sicilian tem-
ples printed on dresses
at Dolce & Gabbana and
structured tailoring at
Salvatore Ferragamo.
“It’s a very architectur-
al season,” Ferragamo
designer Massimiliano
Giornetti told Reuters
before his show, say-
ing he was inspired
by Mexican architect
Miguel Angel Aragones.
ROSIE ASSOULIN

SHIRT
DRESS
A shirtdress is a dress, which
borrows stylistic accents
from the tailoring of shirts,
particularly men’s shirts.
While the basic design of the
shirtdress is simple, this
style is quite versatile, and
it can be worn in a range of
ways and in an assortment
of locations, from dates
to the office. Many cloth-
ing manufacturers offer
shirtdresses as part of their
spring and summer lineup,
and they can also be found
in thrift or vintage stores.

A typical shirtdress can look at
a glance like a button-down shirt
that has been lengthened. The dress
typically has a row of buttons all
the way down the front, and it may
have the classic cuffs and collar as-
sociated with a formal button-down
shirt. Shirtdresses are also typi-
cally tailored to hug the figure with
flattering darts and seams which
emphasize slender waistlines and
other attractive features, and they
may be short or long sleeved, al-
though short sleeved styles tend
to be more dominant. The length
of a shirtdress can also vary, with
some hovering around the mid-
thigh, and others being much longer.
Most shirtdresses are made from
lightweight fabrics like cotton and
silk, and they tend to be cut close
to the body all the way to the hem.
Others may be made from heavier
materials, making them more suit-
able for the office or cooler weath-
er. The dress may feature accents
like ruffles down the front or or-
namental buttons, or it may be left
simple; many are also designed to
be belted, typically with a wide belt,
to further emphasize the waist.
In addition to be-
ing worn in the of-
fice and out on the
town, a shirtdress
can be useful for
a day at the beach,
as it can be worth
over a bathing
suit. In addition
to protecting skin
from sunburn, a
casual summer
shirtdress can also
be worn in beach-
side restaurants
and other estab-
lishments, allow-
ing the wearer to
easily transition
from lying on the
beach to shopping.

AFRICAN
BEAT
AFRICAN
BEAT
“From safari luxe to extrav-
agant tribal impressions, Af-
rican references show up in
animal prints, languid drap-
ing and rustic beading on
Spring/ Summer runways.”
-- Stylesight

Fashion industry, but it has never been more influential
than the Spring/Summer of 2014. The myriad of influenc-
es from Africa’s vibrancy and culture can be seen across the
major design houses and high street stores. The distinctive
vivid batik fabrics of Africa such as Dutch wax prints also
known as Wax Hollandais and Ankara, Kanga (a cotton
fabric originating in East Africa) as well as the Ghanaian
Kente cloth, (delicately crafted interwoven fabric) have all
been seen on the runways from New York to Milan, London
to Paris.
Some of the recent collections directly influenced include
Alexander Mcqueen, who used a distinctive red, black and
white pattern. Akris, Chloé, and Moncler Gamme Rouge all
showcased a collection influenced by the attitude and life-
style of Africa.
Africa is not just sartorially in-
fluential; it is now looked upon as
a viable destination for garment
production- both Nairobi and Ken-
ya manufacture for many estab-
lished global apparel companies.
Clothing production workshops
like SOKO Kenya have created
community driven, ethical and
environmentally aware fashion
lines. Their mission is to produce
quality, competitively priced, fash-
ion for the international industry
whilst helping to improve the qual-
ity of life for Uganda’s population
through vocational training, em-
ployment opportunities and im-
proved social services.

MOTO COAT
“The essen-
tial biker
jacket tran-
sitions into
colder weath-
er in long-
er car coat
lengths and
s u b s t a n t i a l
m a t e r i a l s .
Leather and
w o o l - b l e n d
bodies are
accented by
c o n t r a s t -
ing sleeves
and patches,
while asym-
metrical zip
styling keeps
the moto
look authen-
tic. Elena
Miro pairs
the moto
with exag-
gerated fur
trim, elevat-
ing the coat
to a stand-
out piece for
fall.”
-- Stylesight

History of biker’s jacket: A
majority of the early leath-
er motorcycle jackets were
adapted from the soldiers,
pilots and tank corps gear
folowwing World War I.
During this time, leather
jackets were associated
with speed and adventure.
The early leather motor-
cycle jackets, worn in the
1920’s and 1930’s, were a
very popular brown goat-
skin style with short styl-
ing, fitted waist. Another
popular style made from
thick horsehide was a but-
ton front coat style. Inter-
estingly, it was Hollywood
and the movies that gave
the mortorcycle jacket its
enduring mystique.
Following the movie, the
leather jacket evolved into
the rocker jacket, popu-
larized by the rockers and
greasers of the 1950’s and
early 1960’s. The jacket
went beyond the realm of
motorcycle riders. It has
been popular for over 60
years. Because of the classic
styling and rugged construc-
tion, leather motorcycle
jackets will continue to be
used as fashionable apparel
and protective gear. For in-
stance, on the runways of
2014 S/S, the biker’s jacket
has evolved into the biker’s
coat with similar style and
asymmetrical zip styling,
but in a wider range of fabic
choices such as wool.

COUTUREDENIM
Denim has played a part
in the last few Karl Lager-
feld’s Cruise shows. He
has played with new laser
technology to create tonal
indigo pattern on jeans for
both men and women, while
women’s silhouettes took a
widened cut.
The Givenchy men’s and
women’s shows both show-
cased some strong denim
for Cruise 2014. Women’s
looks explored sculptural,
modern takes on dresses
and skirts. While clean den-
ims created a premium feel,
raw edges and contrast to-
bacco top stitching cement-
ed the look in casualwear.
Oliver Theyskens consist-
ently delivers on-trend
denim silhouettes season-
on-season and his Cruise
14 collection is further en-
hanced with beautifully ex-
ecuted washes, technical
prints and slick finishes.

Continuing to make an impact on
the runway for Spring 2014, both
light and dark blue denim look
new and exciting embellished
with beading, lace and fringing or
patched and carefully distressed.
-- Stylesight
“Today’s consumers are looking
for a jean that does more. They
want premium denims that per-
form well and look and feel great,
and they want an added bonus of
knowing what they wear is envi-
ronmentally sustainable,” said
Kara Nicholas, vice president of
product development at Cone Den-
im, a century-old American textile
mill that supplies fabric for a num-
ber of global denim brands, includ-
ing True religion, as well as small-
er niche labels.
CHANEL
S/S 2014

SNEAKER
BOOTS
The sneakerboot emerges as a true must-have
for F/W 13. Material and hardware updates
help classic sport brands such as Nike and
adidas reinterpret silhouettes with winter in
mind. A collaboration between Clae and Steven
Alan results in city-ready staples with Vibram
outsoles. Porsche Design Sport, the ongoing col-
laboration between adidas and Porsche, enters
the arena with truly sport-inspired creations.
-- Stylesight
Sneakers were initially designed for the pu-
pose of enhancing athletic activities by provid-
ing protection and comfort. They were usually
the last option that a fashion-forward individ-
ual would pick to match a stylish outfit. How-
ever, in the recent years Nike, along with other
high-end luxury brands such as Balmain, have
brough sneakers into another level. It has grad-
ually become a trend for urban fashionistas to
wear patterned sneakers matching with leg-
gings or tight jeans. In other words, not only are
these sneakers highly functional with rugged
resistance and comfortable for cool-weather,
they have also become a trendy option added to
elaborate the streetwear style.
Nike SneakerBoot collection elevates classic
Nike sneakers for cool-weather performance.
Added height, traction, and weatherproofing
evolve icons for lightweight functionality and
rugged resistance to the elements. For instance,
the Dunk Sky Hi Sneakerboot, which has its
collar raised for added protection is suitable for
navigating runways and chilly city streets.
SNEAKER

SHEER
EXPOSURE
The appearance of
sheer fabrics, per-
spex clutches and
transparent strap-
py heels proves
the popularity of
this spring/sum-
mer trend. From
the runways of
Valentino to Chris-
topher Kane, the
transparent trend
has been creep-
ing in and making
its mark on the
fashion industry.
There is some-
thing alluring
about this trend as
it adds an element
of nakedness, open
and almost bare,
yet without be-
ing classless. The
transparency adds
a sense of demure
and sophistica-
tion. It also gives
some edge to the
outfits and almost
plays the part of a
surprise within an
ensemble.

In fact, the trend of sheer luxe was al-
ready seen extensively on the runways of
Spring/Summer 2013. It was a huge hit,
yet the look can be difficult to pull off in
real life. Designers primarily showed two
very different variations on the transpar-
ent trend: a light and feminine version
and a bionic futurism interpretation. The
first take on transparency was all about
sheer chiffon, french lace and lingerie. It
was a look championed by brands such as
Givenchy, Chloe and Jason Wu. The sec-
ond approach to transparency was done
in clear plastics with a harder, more fu-
turistic look demonstrated by labels such
as Valentino and Burberry. And there
were some few other designers who did
something in the in-between, such as Cal-
vin Klein and Alexander Wang.
The trend started off initially as a state-
ment, with its chest-baring qualities,
found only on the catwalks. Sheer cloth-
ing had its own share of drawbacks
throughout its controversial existence.
During the past six years, the see-through
clothing trend managed to evolve from a
seasonal accent into a year-round trend,
with runways all over the world caving
in to the alluring aesthetic that highlights
femininity as a fashion weapon for the
Spring/Summer 2014.
Valentino Couture 2014 Lacoste
Chanel

IN BLOOM
The dominant motif of
the Spring season was the
tropical floral. Men’s flo-
rals will be everywhere
this coming spring. In
Milan, Gucci and Prada
showed off plenty of floral
print suiting, followed on
notably in Paris by Dries
Van Noten. It doesn’t stop
with the tailoring, bold
prints also appear on silk
shirts and trousers, as
well as cotton and poplin
t-shirts worn under blaz-
ers.
Designers have put on
their florist thinking caps
and have gone to work.
They’ve scattered bloom-
ing flowers across their
garments and have trans-
formed their hard looking
pieces into much softer
ensembles with a slight
feminine touch. Even the
accessories were shown
on the runways covered
with all-over floral print,
reinforcing the blooming
atmosphere.

Even though all over
print is not an easy look
to pull off, the Spring/
Summer 2014 catwalks
proved that it is possible.
Before, a man wearing
bold flower or all over
floral print might be seen
as hippy or Bohemian,
but for Spring/Summer
2014, floral can only be
described with one word:
fashionable.
It is rather fabulous how
many of these innova-
tive fashion designers
thought alike by bringing
forth the idea of bloom-
ing flowers, but yet they
presented their ideas in
their own creative and in-
genious manner.

OVERSIZED
SWEATER
OVERSIZED
SWEATER

Oversized sweaters have
become a favorite fashion
trend for most because
of its nature of comfort
and style. These sweaters
are a great transition for
fall weather. The off-the-
shoulder look has a soft,
free-flowing effect, mak-
ing the outfit less dressed
up. Layering up with
scarf can achieve a pop of
color.
This is not the grandmoth-
er’s sweater anymore.
Knit sweaters are not
only a comfortable staple
piece, but also very trendy
and chic. Adding jewelry
and combat boots tends
to make the outfit more
modern.
Vintage sweaters and
thrift shopping are very
popular these days. From
designs to patterns, these
oversized sweaters are
paired well with leggings
and a heel to give you a
modern twist to a timeless
look.
An oversized knit with
fun leggings is a new,
trendy way to spice up an
outfit. Leggings are just as
comfortable as the sweat-
er, and can turn the look
from ordinary to fun and
stylish. Pairing these leg-
gings with long or short
boots to create the perfect,
fall look.
On the street, the over-
sized sweater is also pop-
ular pairing with a frilly
skirt. The unexpected
contrast between airy
chiffon and a heavy knit
makes a great day to night
party look.

J A P A N
S T R E E T
STYLE
Japan has a rich and exciting cul-
ture, a mixture of a strong histori-
cal reference and the modernity it
has embraced from Western influ-
ences. Taking strong visual cues
from Western culture, Japanese
culture has developed and adapted
them incredibly well to suit its peo-
ple. Over the years the country has
also become one of the strongest
stages for fashion and style in the
world, yet it remains very modest
about its status as such.
In recent years the streets are
what have aroused greatest inter-
est in the West. Tokyo teens, in and
around the style neighborhoods of
Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku and
even the classy upmarket area of
Ginza, live and dress to impress
the popular Japanese fashion mag-
azines that focus on what they call
‘street snap.’ ‘Fruit,’ ‘Street’ and
‘Kera,’ just a few of these influen-
tial titles.

The Japanese mind is very dif-
ferent to the Western mind. They
have a definite interest in what is
‘hot’ and what isn’t, but they will
use all those rules and ideas to fer-
tilise and cultivate their own style.
It is this independent streak that
has turned the world’s attention to
the streets of Tokyo and surround-
ing cities like Osaka. There are
so many fashion tribes, so many
trends going on at the same time.
They will take something from a
major designer and totally rework
it in a way the designer would nev-
er have imagined. This has been
going on in many subcultures of
Japanese society. Street fashion
has become such a global phenom-
ena precisely because it is so local
and individual, it is the antidote to
the high street. Most major main-
stream fashion publications now
have pages dedicated exclusively
to street fashion.

After showing up on the
S/S 12 runways as a quirky
alternative to easygoing
sportswear, traditional pa-
jama silhouettes are trans-
lated into Winter with robe-
inspired coats. An elongated
fit, shawl collars and knot-
ted self-belts mimic the
smoking jacket, while tac-
tile fabrics like tweed, cash-
mere, wool-mohair and Melt-
on wool create a cozy, casual
outerwear option similar to
blanket styles. Dark mono-
chromatic ensembles con-
jure a romantic, minimal ap-
pearance, while contrasting
colored linings add an unex-
pected pop of color. Exposed
zippers, funnel necks and
asymmetric bodies lend an
edgier look.
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ROBE COAT
Fashion week doesn’t always lend itself to cozy dress-
ing, so when something cozy comes along, it is certainly
welcome. Right on the heels of pre-fall’s recent blan-
ket coat trend is the robe coat, which seems as easy to
wear as it is to take on and off. If this versatile weather
proves anything it would be that all anyone wants to do
is schlub about in their apartments with down duvets
wrapped around them. But since going outdoor is inevi-
table, wearing the robe coats seems to be the next best
solution.
Christian Siriano brought a nubby, textured blanket to
wearable life with green leather accents. Tory Burch
and Victoria Beckham latched tailored wool to one side
at the hip, while Richard Chai, Altuzarra and Peter
Som turned comfort into coats with fabric belts.

FUR
Fur is present in abun-
dance for F/W 14 either
real or faux, and makes
a bold statement in piec-
ing, fabric mixing and
variations in texture
and in natural colors.
Oversized fur frocks ac-
companied a variety of
looks including an un-
tamed, above-the-knee
Georgine coat with a
simple pair of black
heels. Ralph Lauren
topped all-white ensem-
bles and dresses with
fur coats and fur capes.
Apart from the classic,
“status fur,” the rise of
extreme fashion, sought
out by a twenty-first cen-
tury global generation of
internationally wealthy
young people, has led to
some colorful and play-
ful fur designs. For in-
stance, Fendi’s crazy-
colored yellow goat hair
and multicolored patch-
work coats speak direct-
ly to them.
While fur is flying more
than ever this winter.
The uses of leather, rep-
tile, and all kinds of ani-
mal pelts are so embed-
ded in fashion now. It is
even difficult to distin-
guish between what’s
real and what’s fake. It
is only safe to say that
it’s all real at Fendi, Ita-
ly’s premier fur house,
where luxurious tech-
niques are at their most
sophisticated.

T U N I C
SHAPE
Alexander Wang’s
F/W 14 collection in-
cluded a number of tu-
nic dresses. The theme
was “based on the idea
of extreme conditions
and survivals,” said
Wang during a pre-
view, mentioning Na-
tional Geographic, the
great outdoors, com-
petitive sports and the
urban landscape. This
Darwinian mentality
translated to sporty sil-
houettes lavished with
detail. Tailored tunics
layered with sharp
shirts provided a base-
line look that Wang
built out through the
show. He added puffy
utility pockets and then
moved into the show
of cool knotted leather
-and-tulle sweaters and
fluoreescent jerseys
made of woven shoe-
laces.
Fall 2014’s runways were awash with tunics. In fact,
tunic shaped garments were also popular in S/S 14.
Short, long transparent and asymmetrical designs.
Both complex from fitting styles with long loose sleeves
to simple beach tunics are both fashionable. Deep V-
neckline is also the most common style.
The kinds of materials used for tunics vary, consisting
all the possible selections like flowing fabrics, such as
light silk, jersey, or transparent fabric and chiffon. Tu-
nics could also be made of lace, knitted and woven fab-
rics for the fall season.

Designers, including Alex-
ander Wang, Edun and Al-
berta Ferreti, all respond to
the tunic trend. They present
it in the simple yet elegant
style by teaming tunics with
either trousers in an effort-
lessly chic combination, or
with high boots to create the
edgy look. All in all, the tunic
trend is a thinking woman’s
trend, for women who want a
look that is sophisticated and
modern.

The most ubiquitous garment
for S/S 2014 will be, without
a doubt, the bomber jacket. If
this garment had made apear-
ances on the runway over the
last couple of seasons, it was
never as unavoidable during
the latest fashion shows that
took place in London, Flor-
ence, Milan and Paris during
June 2013. Whether by repro-
ducing the original designs
conceived for pilots during
World War I and II, or by rec-
reating them to feature luxuri-
ous fabrics, more tailored cuts,
innovative fastening formats
and colorful prints, it seems
that fashion designers world-
wide agreed to comply to a se-
cret memo to publicly celebrate
the bomber jacket as a staple of
urban style.
Shaped into a feminine style by
Carven, Armani, and Balmain,
the bomber jacket was the new
“it” garment spring fashion
featured on these designer’s
catwalks.
The bomber jacket, or bom-
bardier jacket, was originally
made of heavy shearling and
worn by WWI and WWII pilots
from the Royal Air Force. The
American Navy later adopted
it, where it became a staple
army issue overcoat, which is
recognized in movies like Top
Gun.
The London Olympics and Eu-
ropean Football Cup took hold
of designer’s imaginations in
Milan, London, New York, and
Paris, resulting in collections
with strong sportswear conno-
tations and looks.
Bomber shapes continue to
dominate and are quickly be-
coming the new must-have
jacket. Cropped or boxy silhou-
ettes with rounded shoulders
are directional for the season. Bomber

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