Autumn/Winter 2014

Wardrobe

Essentials Styling Directives Taken from

New York Runway Analysis

Casual Luxury Unstructured Volume for Easy Layering

Androgyny Menswear-Inspired & Utilitarian Classics

Outdoor Urban Athletic Gear with Youthful Twists

Three Macro Catwalk Trends

• cocooning outerwear and lofty knits

• colors: greys, camel, dusty pink, olive green

• historical allusions (60s glam)

• fur

• oversized menswear and well-tailored suits

• wide-cropped and slouchy trousers

• colors: neutrals and navy

• prints & patterns: plaid and tweed

• varsity jackets, bombers, metallic parkas

• colors: monotones paired with bright pops of color (red, yellow, etc.)

• experimentation (in proportions, construction, prints, etc.)

• collegiate letters, logos, graphics

Designer / Young Designer

Contemporary / Young Contemporary

Accessories / Footwear

Teen / Tween

Market

Segments Three Must-Have Pieces

DESIGNER AN OVERSIZED COAT

A pivotal product category this season, voluminous

outerwear was a standout in numerous collections.

Cocooning the body while keeping it warm, it was sent

down runways in a variety of colors. Try a monochrome

piece, such as The Row’s version in shale grey, or opt for

a more eye-catching, patterned number, such as the

one from Proenza Schouler.

Altuzarra

The Row

Proenza Schouler

Creatures of Comfort

DESIGNER FURRY OUTERWEAR

Fur was an especially prominent fabric for outerwear –

whether it was just accenting a piece (as in Jason Wu’s)

or the main focus (as in Ralph Lauren’s), this tactile

fabric breathes femininity and elegance into any

wardrobe. For more daring consumers, try it in one of

this season’s hit colors, red, like the one from J. Mendel.

Jason Wu

Ralph Lauren

Carolina Herrara

J. Mendel

DESIGNER A TOUCH OF FLORAL

Blurred, smudged flowers was a key floral story this

season, as seen in Peter Som’s dress. Flowers also added

a bright pop of color and gave a feminine touch to

otherwise masculine styling. This versatile print is perfect

for both tops – like Michael Kors’ delicate blouse – and

bottoms – such as Oscar de la Renta’s flared skirt.

Oscar de la Renta

Peter Som

Thakoon

Michael Kors

YOUNG DESIGNER A VOLUMINOUS SWEATER

Volume was the focus of this season’s other important

product category, knitwear. Try Calvin Klein’s version, in

fuzzy mohair, or get swallowed up in The Row’s

minimalist, chunky take. Go traditional and pair it with

your favorite pair of jeans, or experiment your styling

and throw your sweater over a long skirt.

Prabal Gurung

Calvin Klein Marc Jacobs

The Row

YOUNG DESIGNER RETHOUGHT DENIM

Denim was a hit this season especially for the youth market,

but designers were keen to rethink the material. The

innovative results gave this traditional fabric a much-needed

update. Steven Allen’s quilted take, Ostwald Helgason’s

iridescent version, and Pamela Roland’s art-deco

embellishments breathe forward-thinking into any outfit.

Pamela Roland

Ostwald Helgason

Steven Allen

Nicholas K

YOUNG DESIGNER A GRAPHIC DRESS

Dresses are a wardrobe staple for any young consumer, but

this season it was all about the pieces’ graphic designs.

Inspiration came from a variety of sources: global cultures,

wintry florals, collegiate numbers, 3D-effects… whether

printed on a shift or sweater dress, eye-catching graphics

were experimented and played with to channel the young

consumer’s own penchant for fun.

Jeremy Scott

Ostwald Helgason Tess Giberson

Suno

CONTEMPORARY A MASCULINE, SLOUCHY TROUSER

The wide, fluid legs of mannish trousers from designers such

as Karen Walker and Tibi gave collections a utilitarian twist.

Try a pair in one of this season’s key fabric directives,

traditional tweed (as seen in Creatures of Comfort’s design),

or go for a cropped version like A.L.C’s.

Tibi

Creatures of Comfort A.L.C.

Karen Walker

CONTEMPORARY RUFFLES

Ruffles add a touch of romance to any piece - the detail was

even seen in knitwear, such as in this Phillip Lim sweater. The

asymmetry of the ruffle accent seen in Victoria Beckham’s

top makes a simple blouse a standout number. And in

Alexander Herchcovitch’s Victorian-inspired collection, the

ruffle details gave his camisoles a dreamy feel.

Milly

Alexander Herchcovitch

3.1 Phillip Lim

Victoria Beckham

CONTEMPORARY AN UNEVEN HEMLINE DRESS

An uneven hemline gives any dress interesting asymmetry.

Opening Ceremony’s architectural piece is youthful and

injects newness into your wardrobe. ICB’s touch of graphic is

an example of tasteful cut-and-paste, while DKNY’s sporty,

urban styling channels this season’s athletic theme.

BCBY Max Mara DKNY

ICB Opening Ceremony

YOUNG CONTEMPORARY A TEXTURED SWEATER

Unconventional experimentations was not just seen in

graphics and prints, but also in fabric and texture

considerations. The tactile results from the likes of Nonoo and

Nicole Miller make the traditional sweater a standout

number. Try Alexander Wang’s bright, futuristic version, or

Opening Ceremony’s sequined design.

Nicole Miller

Opening Ceremony Alexander Wang

Nonoo

YOUNG CONTEMPORARY A UTILITARIAN DRESS

Pay homage to the Industrial Revolution with a utilitarian

dress. Designers added some ruggedness to their collections

by taking inspiration from work-wear and uniforms. Wearers of creations from the likes of Rag & Bone and Tommy Hilfiger

will enjoy practicality and unrestricted movement. And, as

pastels were a pivotal color palette this fall, try Lacoste’s take

in mint green.

Lacoste Tommy Hilfiger

Karen Walker Rag & Bone

YOUNG CONTEMPORARY SPORTY OUTERWEAR

For the youth market, outerwear essentials included puffy

coats, bomber-hybrids, parkas, and varsity-inspired jackets.

The sporty feel was captured in fabrics such as shearling and

leather, quilted nylon, and wool. From ski resorts to baseball

fields, designers such as DKNY and Tommy Hilfiger dove deep

into athletics for creative insight.

Alexander Wang

DKNY Tommy Hilfiger

T by Alexander Wang

TEEN A STATEMENT DRESS

Stand out of the crowd with a statement dress, like the

heavily embellished one by Cynthia Rowley, or, for the more

daring customer, go for the gothic look with VFILES’ loud, red

design. For a more classic feel with a retro flourish, opt for

Desigual’s whimsical dress.

Cynthia Rowley

Desigual

Jonathan Cohen

VFILES

TEEN SHIMMER & SHINE

Metallics were a big hit this season, and so were other

shimmery details, such as sequins and glitter finishes. Seen in

a variety of product categories – from outerwear to skirts – teens have plenty of options to play with. Work some

iridescence into your outfit with Rebecca Taylor’s easy

sweater, or go for a whole-body look with Phillip Lim’s long,

oversized bomber-hyrbid.

Creatures of the Wind Rebecca Taylor

Diesel Black Gold 3.1 Phillip Lim

TEEN A CROPPED TOP

Show off your young body with a cropped top, such as the

graphic-heavy one by VFILES, or Creatures of the Wind’s

long-sleeve take in deep, rich emerald. Perfect with a

matching skirt – try Katie Gallagher’s velvety design, and its oxblood hue will give you a touch of dark, sophisticated

glamor.

Katie Gallagher Creatures of the Wind

Rebecca Taylor VFILES

TWEEN A STATEMENT MINI

The miniskirt was definitely an important juniors-oriented

product category. From Desigual’s playfully patterned

design, to Tanya Taylor’s shiny take, a statement mini is a wardrobe essential for tweens this season. Opening

Ceremony experimented with quilting, while Diesel Black

Gold added some embellishments to inject their mini with

some unique texture and shine.

Tanya Taylor

Opening Ceremony Desigual

Diesel Black Gold

TWEEN A ROLLNECK SWEATER

A rollneck sweater will keep you both stylish and warm this

season. Try Marissa Webb’s design, in one of this season’s key

colors, dusty pink, or keep it simple in Karen Walker’s soft

white. If you prefer the raw, distressed look, try Nanette

Lepore’s carefully crocheted version.

Marissa Webb

Karen Walker

Tommy Hilfiger

Nanette Lepore

TWEEN A FUN, GRAPHIC TOP

Whimsical prints and patterns give a youthful flare to any top.

Red Valentino took its inspiration from beloved Disney

characters; Betsey Johnson kept things dramatic with bold, leopard prints; and Cynthia Rowley paired candy-esque

colors with eclectic beading. And like many other designers,

Fashion East took inspiration from the animal world, and the

adorable results would be loved by any tween.

Cynthia Rowley

Betsey Johnson Fashion East

RED Valentino

ACCESSORIES

ELBOW-HIGH GLOVES The elbow-high glove was a key accessories piece this

season. Try Altuzarra’s classic take, in soft leather, or go for Marc Jacobs’ knitted version for some added warmth.

SHADES Sunglasses of a variety of shapes were seen on New York’s catwalks. From circular to decorated frames, to aviators and Wayfarer styles, this optical piece is a must-have this season.

SCARF Keep your neck warm with a scarf this season. Continuing along

his collection’s overall BMX-feel, Marc Jacobs styled the accessory in an urban, sporty way. Meanwhile, Michael Kors and Thakoon took things in a more feminine direction, whether it was

a scarf made from knitwear, silk, or fur.

Marc Jacobs Altuzarra

Carolina Herrara Jeremy Scott

Michael Kors Marc by Marc Jacobs

3.1 Phillip Lim

Thakoon

FOOTWEAR

A SLOUCHY, OVERSIZED BOOT The relaxed feel of the loose, fluid shafts of these slouchy

boots are perfect compliments to the voluminous outerwear seen in various designers’ collections. Derek Lam’s ultra-soft

designs, for instance, make leather look absolutely liquidous.

FUR DETAIL Continuing along the fur trend, add a furry shoe to your collection. From the shearling details of Rag & Bone’s mules, or the fuzzy touches on the heels of Nina Ricci’s delicate pumps, fur was seen this season on apparel and footwear alike.

AN ANKLE-STRAP PUMP Give your feet some glamor with a pair of pumps featuring a thin, barely-there ankle strap. Jason Wu’s metallic approach

adds a touch of shimmer, while Nina Ricci’s designs complete her collection’s overall boudoir inspiration.

Derek Lam Rag & Bone

Nina Ricci Rag & Bone

Jason Wu Nina Ricci