While we love fall fashions best, this particular New York Fashion Week was a killer! The weather would not cooperate! It may have slowed us down a bit, but it certainly did not stop us from attending as many shows as we could. Next fall will prove to be another season of must-haves. Problem is, we want them right now as this is shaping up to be the never-ending winter. It took a while for the trends from New York Fashion Week to emerge. Between the ever-present leather, to fur to sweaters…we have a lot to cover. Let’s get started on Fall/Winter 2014 fashion trends!
Fur Baby!
PETA is not going to like this trend at all. Fur was everywhere, in every form and in every color. We are not talking faux either, but the real deal. No fur was too big or too small when it came to the Fall ’14 runway. Fur trim should probably be in the accessories category, but there was nary one designer that did not attach fur in some way or some part of their collection.
Massive Fur Coats: Dennis Basso, Helmut Lang, DKNY (pictured above), Anna Sui, BCBG, Carmen Marc Valvo, J. Mendel, Jason Wu, Son Jung Wan, Jill Stuart, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Band of Outsiders, Prabal Gurung
Chinchilla Striped Fur (and big furs in back and white): DKNY, Dennis Basso, Alice + Olivia, Anna Sui, J. Mendel
Fur Chubby: Marc Jacobs, Dennis Basso, Mathieu Mirano, DKNY, DVF, J. Mendel, Jill Stuart, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Christopher Kane, Rag & Bone, Reem Acra, Timo Weiland, Prabal Gurung, Son Jung Wan
Fur collars, stoles & trim everywhere: Mathieu Mirano, The Row, Badgley Mischka, Libertine, Dennis Basso, Sally La Pointe, Alice + Olivia, Anna Sui, BCBG, Carmen Marc Valvo, Carolina Hererra, Christian Siriano, Cushnie et Ochs, Boss Hugo Boss, DVF, DKNY, Helmut Lang, J. Mendel, Jason Wu, Michael Kors, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Reem Acra, Rebecca Taylor, Timo Weiland, Vera Wang, Prabal Gurung
Fur Top: Marchesa, Michael Kors, Opening Ceremony
Menswear Fur Coats: Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Christian Siriano, Nicole Miller, Noon by Noor
Outerwear
Another breakout trend when it comes to outerwear for Fall ’14 is shearling. There was everything from sueded to sheered shearling on the runway. Some pieces were color-blocked while others were mixed with leather embellishments. Either way, start saving your pennies for one of these coats and make a statement next fall.
Shearling Coats/Jackets: Tommy Hilfiger, Jason Wu, AllSaints (pictured above), Altuzarra, BCBG, Cynthia Rowley, Coach, DKNY, Helmut Lang, J. Mendel, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Son Jung Wan, Sophie Theallet, Marc Jacobs, Kaufmanfranco, Oscar de la Renta, Rebecca Taylor, Edun, Tommy Hilfiger, Delpozo, Reed Krakoff
Menswear Wool Coats: Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein, AllSaints, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Jason Wu, Jill Stuart, Nicole Miller, Noon by Noor, Christopher Kane, Ralph Lauren, Thakoon, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria Beckham, Vera Wang
Wrap Coats: Christian Siriano, Altuzarra, Delpozo, Richard Chai Love, Creatures of the Wind, Clover Canyon, Peter Som
Oversized coats were literally HUGE (pun intended) which makes them perfect for fitting over another trend of the season – layering (more on that below). If you feel frumpy simply tie a big belt (another big trend) around your waist to pull it together.
Oversized Coats: The Row, 31. Phillip Lim, Alice + Olivia, Christian Siriano, DVF, DKNY, Elizabeth & James, Jill Stuart, Michael Kors, Christopher Kane, Noon by Noor, Proenza Schouler, Prabal Gurung, Victoria Beckham, Theory
Parkas: Tommy Hillfiger, Rebecca Taylor, Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Elizabeth + James, DKNY, Jason Wu, Coach, Nicholas K, Opening Ceremony, Zimmerman
Cropped Jackets: 3.1 Phillip Lim, AllSaints, Altuzarra, Carolina Hererra, Christian Siriano, Derek Lam, DKNY, Mara Hoffman, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Kaufmanfranco, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Reem Acra, Rebecca Taylor, Thakoon, Elie Tahari, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouël, Ohne Titel
Cloaks: The Row, Alice + Olivia, Altuzarra, Badgley Mischka, BCBG, Christian Siriano, Boss Hugo Boss, Jill Stuart, Prabal Gurung, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Reem Acra, Thakoon, Vera Wang, Delpozo
Double-breasted coats/jackets: Alexander Wang, AllSaints, Jason Wu, Jill Stuart, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Reem Acra, Timo Weiland, Tommy Hilfiger, Opening Ceremony, Theory
Oversized Vests (mostly fur and shearling): 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Carmen Marc Valvo, Dennis Basso, DKNY, Helmut Lang, J. Mendel, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Taylor, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouël, Zimmerman
Materials
Good news for those of you who invested in an expensive pair of leather pants or a midi leather skirt this season (or right now go buy some on sale), because the leather trend is showing little sign of disappearing. Same goes for suede.
Leather: Mathieu Mirano, Coach, Sally La Pointe, AllSaints, BCBG, Carmen Marc Valvo, Christian Siriano, Cushnie et Ochs, Derek Lam, Boss Hugo Boss, DKNY, J. Mendel, Jill Stuart, Sophie Theallet, Monique Lhuillier, Douglas Hannant, Cynthia Rowley, Kaufmanfranco, Ohne Titel, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Reem Acra, Rebecca Taylor, Timo Weiland, Elie Tahari, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouël, Son Jung Wan
Suede: Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, Michael Kors, Rag & Bone, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor, Ohne Titel
Velvet: Jason Wu, Jill Stuart, Sophie Theallet, Donna Karan, Prabal Gurung
Laser Cut Leather: Alexander Wang, Rebecca Taylor, Christian Siriano, Donna Karan, J. Mendel, Jill Stuart, Lela Rose, Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta, Christopher Kane
Silhouettes
When it comes to skirts the midi reigned supreme. But don’t fret, there were other styles to love as well. Mini skirts are so passe. Even the shorter ones hit right above the knee.
Just Above the Knee A line/flare skirts/skating skirts: Sally La Pointe, Lela Rose, 3.1 Phillip Lim (pictured above), DKNY, Cushnie et Ochs, Jill Stuart, Coach, 10 Crosby by Derek Lam, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor, Timo Weiland, Opening Ceremony, Elie Tahari, Delpozo, Lacoste
Midi Skirts: Calvin Klein, The Row, AllSaints, Christian Siriano, Costello Tagliapietra, Boss Hugo Boss, DKNY, Donna Karan, Elizabeth & James, Helmut Lang, J. Mendel, Jill Stuart, Son Jung Wan, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Reem Acra, Rebecca Taylor, Thakoon, Theory, Elie Tahari, Victoria Beckham, Vera Wang, Delpozo, Opening Ceremony
A Wisp of a Skirt (tulle, feathers, silk or fringe): Prabal Gurung, Theory, Zimmerman, Donna Karan, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Vera Wang
Pencil Skirts: Calvin Klein, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Sally La Pointe, Badgley Mischka, Christian Siriano, Sophie Theallet, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Monique Lhuillier, Helmut Lang, Proenza Schouler, Yigal Azrouël, Zac Posen
Asymmetrical Hemlines: 3.1 Phillip Lim, AllSaints, BCBG, Cushnie et Ochs, Derek Lam, DKNY, Donna Karan, Helmut Lang, J. Mendel, Marchesa, Kaufmanfranco, Opening Ceremony, Nicole Miller, Proenza Schouler, Rebecca Taylor, Thakoon, Prabal Gurung, Theory
The biggest pant trend by far for fall ’14 is the relaxed and slouchy pant. Great news if you are over squeezing into your skinny jeans. That said, we really didn’t see much in the way of denim. However, cropped pants and leather leggings were still present.
Slouchy Pants: Brandon Sun, Christopher Kane, Michael Kors (pictured above), 3.1 Phillip Lim, Sally La Pointe, The Row, Alexander Wang, BCBG, DKNY, Helmut Lang, J. Mendel, Jason Wu, Jenny Packham, Nicholas K, Wes Gordon, Rebecca Taylor, Elie Tahari, Victoria Beckham
Cropped/pegged Pants: Cynthia Rowley, Boss Hugo Boss, Delpozo, Elizabeth & James, Lela Rose, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Taylor, Takoon, Elie Tahari, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouël
Leather Leggings: Carmen Marc Valvo, Helmut Lang, Kaufmanfranco, Son Jung Wan, Elie Tahari
Big Boxy Jackets: 3.1 Phillip Lim, BCBG, Derek Lam, Wes Gordon, Marc By Marc Jacobs
Big Boxy Sweatshirts: Derek Lam, Noon by Noor, Mara Hoffman, Nicole Miller, Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Taylor, Elie Tahari, Vera Wang, Noon by Noor
Sweaters, sweaters, sweaters – they were everywhere! Sweater dressing is most assuredly going to be one of the breakaway trends for Fall ’14. The chunkier and larger, the better. The way we saw them worn most was either with an a-line skirt (just above the knee or midi) or with slouchy pants. Easy as that.
Chunky Sweaters: Sally La Pointe, The Row, Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, Elizabeth & James, Helmut Lang, Michael Kors, Nicholas K, Oscar de la Renta, Rag & Bone, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouël, Opening Ceremony, Prabal Gurung
Turtleneck Sweaters: Calvin Klein, The Row, Carolina Hererra, Derek Lam, Elizabeth & James, Helmut Lang, Nicholas K, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor, Thakoon, Elie Tahari, Victoria Beckham, Yigal Azrouël, Prabal Gurung
Cropped Sweaters: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rebecca Taylor, DKNY, Michael Kors, Band of Outsiders, Prabal Gurung, Tia Cibani
Knitwear Outfits/Knit Dressing (head-to-toe): Calvin Klein, The Row, Sally La Pointe, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Rag & Bone, Yigal Azrouël, Edun
The emphasis for fall ’14 is layering which is great news if we have another winter like this one! Turtlenecks were layered under dresses, sweaters and even button-down style shirts. Skirts and dresses were layered over pants and long johns effortlessly.
Layers Upon Layers: The Row, Prabal Gurung, Anna Sui, Derek Lam, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs, Nicholas K, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor, Thakoon, Vera Wang
Deep V-necks: Narciso Rodriguez, Wes Gordon, Jason Wu, Calvin Klein, Sophie Thalleat, Christopher Kane, Douglas Hannant, Tracy Reese, Vera Wang
Nomadic Chic: Alice + Olivia, Anna Sui, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Prabal Gurung, Mara Hoffman, Nicholas K, Nicole Miller, Gary Graham
Details
Big Bold Graphic Prints: Dennis Basso, Thakoon, Helmut Lang (pictured above), DVF, 3.1 Phillip Lim, BCBG, Carolina Hererra, DKNY, Mara Hoffman, Lela Rose, Peter Som, Nicole Miller, Tracy Reese, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouël, Prabal Gurung
Floral Prints: Monique Lhuillier, Lela Rose, Band of Outsiders, DVF, Kate Spade, Naeem Kahn, Tracy Reese, Erin Fetherston, Peter Som, Tia Cibani
Colorblocking: 3.1 Phillip Lim, BCBG, Derek Lam, Boss Hugo Boss, J. Mendel, Sophie Theallet, Lela Rose, Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, Noon by Noor, Peter Som, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Reem Acra, Rebecca Taylor, Yigal Azrouël, Opening Ceremony, Prabal Gurung
Loud & Proud Plaid: Altuzarra, A Detacher, Libertine, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Thakoon, Tracy Reese, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, Delpozo, Yigal Azrouël, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Delpozo, Band of Outsiders, Richard Chai Love, Badgley Mischka, Rodarte, Zimmerman
Exaggerated Collars: 3.1 Phillip Lim, The Row, Alexander Wang, Christian Siriano, Dennis Basso, J.Mendel, Peter Som
Ruffles: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Carolina Hererra, Helmut Lang, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Victoria Beckham, Lela Rose
Crystal/sparkle embellishment on wool: Libertine, Badgley Mischka, Dennis Basso, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra
Sheer: Calvin Klein, Alice + Olivia, BCBG, Christian Siriano, Cushnie et Ochs, Dennis Basso, Boss Hugo Boss, Delpozo, DVF, Donna Karan, J. Mendel, Jason Wu, Sophie Theallet, Michael Kors, Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Kahn, Wes Gordon, Brandon Sun, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Reem Acra, Rebecca Taylor, Victoria Beckham, Vera Wang, Delpozo
Cut Outs: Altuzarra, AllSaints, BCBG, Carmen Marc Valvo, Cushnie et Ochs, Derek Lam, J. Mendel, Jill Stuart, Monique Lhuillier, Kaufmanfranco, Proenza Schouler, Prabal Gurung
Military Inspired: Alexander Wang, Kaufmanfranco, Wes Gordon, Yigal Azrouël
Prints on Textures: Libertine, Badgley Mischka, Derek Lam, Son Jung Wan, Mara Hoffman, Opening Ceremony, Prabal Gurung
Watercolor/Ink Prints: Rebecca Taylor, AllSaints,Yigal Azrouël, Lacoste, Ohne Titel, Prabal Gurung
Sporty Stripes: Timo Weiland, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Lela Rose, Narciso Rodriguez, Opening Ceremony
Brocade (mostly gold): Alice + Olivia, Anna Sui, Badgley Mischka, Carmen Marc Valvo, Dennis Basso, DVF, Marchesa, Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra, Vera Wang
Missoniesque Stripes: Alice + Olivia, DVF, Son Jung Wan, Timo Weiland, Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang (OK, his were more Charlie Brown)
Leopard Print: Anna Sui, Badgley Mischka, Naeem Kahn, Dennis Basso, Peter Som
Mixed Prints: Proenza Schouler, Anna Sui, DVF, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta, Wes Gordon, Proenza Schouler, Thakoon, Noon by Noor, Peter Som
Velvet: Jason Wu, Jill Stuart, Sophie Theallet, Donna Karan
Lace: Lela Rose, Sophie Theallet, Jill Stuart, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra, Vera Wang, Christian Siriano, Zimmerman
Colors
Loden Green: Altuzarra, Carmen Marc Valvo, Derek Lam (pictured above), Anna Sui, DKNY, Elizabeth & James, Lela Rose, Christian Siriano, Narciso Rodriguez, Elie Tahari, Vera Wang
Grey: Altuzarra, BCBG, Carolina Hererra, Cynthia Rowley, Boss Hugo Boss, DKNY, Elizabeth & James, J. Mendel, Lela Rose, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Monique Lhuillier, Narciso Rodriguez, Nicholas K, Oscar de la Renta, Peter Som, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor, Tracy Reese, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouël, Band of Outsiders, Theory
Black: Alice + Olivia, AllSaints, Altuzarra, Badgley Mischka, Carmen Marc Valvo, Christian Siriano, Cushnie et Ochs, Boss Hugo Boss, Sally La Pointe, Mathieu Mirano, Donna Karan, Elizabeth & James, Helmut Lang, Jill Stuart, Mara Hoffman, Marchesa, Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Kahn, Narciso Rodriguez, Kaufmanfranco, Reem Acra, Elie Tahari, Victoria Beckham, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouël, Zac Posen
Navy: Altuzarra, Carmen Marc Valvo, J. Mendel, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Taylor, Thakoon
Burgundy: DVF, J. Mendel, Jenny Peckham, Narciso Rodriguez, Ohne Titel
Black & White: Derek Lam, Dennis Basso, Brandon Sun (pictured above), Calvin Klein, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alice + Olivia, Anna Sui, Christian Siriano, Cushnie et Ochs, DVF, DKNY, Helmut Lang, J. Mendel, Jason Wu, Jill Stuart, Lela Rose, Mara Hoffman, Monique Lhuillier, Kaufmanfranco, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Taylor, Timo Weiland, Tracy Reese, Victoria Beckham, Band of Outsiders, Ohne Titel
Winter White: The Row, Alice + Olivia, Altuzarra, Badgley Mischka, Christian Siriano, Cushnie et Ochs, Derek Lam, Elizabeth & James, Jill Stuart, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Naeem Kahn, Narciso Rodriguez, Nicholas K, Kaufmanfranco, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor, Victoria Beckham, Yigal Azrouël, Delpozo
Gray Blues: Alice + Olivia, Badgley Mischka, Dennis Basso, Derek Lam, Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, Rebecca Taylor, Zac Posen, Delpozo
Bright Cobalt Blue: Lela Rose, Rebecca Taylor, Jill Stuart (pictured above), Anna Sui, Dennis Basso, J. Mendel, Lela Rose, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Thakoon, Altuzarra
Royal Blue: Carmen Marc Valvo, Dennis Basso, DVF, Angel Sanchez, Son Jung Wan, Libertine
Lilac: DVF, Rebecca Taylor, Jason Wu, Noon by Noor, Zimmerman
Mauves: Costello Tagliapietra, Jason Wu, Rodarte, Ralph Lauren, Noon by Noor, Derek Lam
Red: Jenny Packham, Helmut Lang, Donna Karan (pictured above), Sophie Theallet, Carmen Marc Valvo, Costello Tagliapietra, Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Kahn, Oscar de la Renta, Rag & Bone, Reem Acra, Victoria Beckham, Delpozo, Zac Posen
Fushcia: Altuzarra, Thakoon, DVF, Nanette Lepore, Dennis Basso, Betsey Johnson
Citrine Shades: Alexander Wang, Cushnie et Ochs, Costello Tagliapietra, Lela Rose, Ruffian, Noon by Noor
Marigold: Costello Tagliapietra, Derek Lam, Jenney Peckham, Marchesa, Tracy Reese, Peter Som
Sienna/Cinnamon: Carolina Herrera, DVF, Donna Karan, Rodarte, Wes Gordon, Badgely Mischka
Neutrals/Nudes: Boss Hugo Boss, Helmut Lang, Mara Hoffman, Lela Rose, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Monique Lhuillier, Rodarte, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra
Camel: Altuzarra, BCBG, Boss Hugo Boss, DVF, Elizabeth & James, Helmut Lang, Jason Wu, Jill Stuart, Michael Kors, Rebecca Taylor, Thakoon
Gold Metallic: Alice + Olivia, Badgley Mischka, Carmen Marc Valvo, Derek Lam, DVF, Son Jung Wan, Thom Browne, Sophie Theallet, Marchesa, Naeem Kahn, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra, Tracy Reese, Ohne Titel
Wine/Plum: Christian Siriano, Dennis Basso, Jason Wu, Lela Rose, Noon by Noor
Copper/Rose Gold Metallic: Badgley Mischka, Carmen Marc Valvo, Rebecca Taylor, Vera Wang, Son Jung Wan
– Lauren Dimet Waters, Carol Calacci and Christine Hopkins
Photos: NYMag
Pictured at the top of this post: Sally La Pointe, Rebecca Taylor and Delpozo
