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The Pre-Fall 2014 Trend Report

Wondering what big ideas we'll be seeing on the runways next month? The Pre-Fall collectsions communicated that fashion is moving in an easier, more relaxed direction. Suits were cut on the slouchy side and soft sweaters were teamed with dressy skirts for evening. As for outerwear, the season’s plush shearlings and classic toggle coats should be ready for whatever the next Polar Vortex throws at them. If not, designers piled on snug blankets and wraps. Other trends (both new and familiar) included cropped culottes, mixed plaids, color-blocking, and, last but not least, skirts with slits.
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    Cozy Up To This

    Shearlings are the outerwear equivalent of a big bear hug. This season, designers whipped up the cozy furs in a variety of colors: classic camel at Chloé and Louis Vuitton, soft pastels at Calvin Klein Collection and Emilio Pucci, and from Miuccia Prada, teased Mongolian lamb in an earthy rust shade.

    Chloé

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    Calvin Klein Collection

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    Nina Ricci

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    Louis Vuitton

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    Prada

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    Emilio Pucci

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    Marni

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    Slouching Toward the Boardroom

    In keeping with the season's emphasis on ease, sharp tailoring took a backseat to slouchy suits. At Lanvin, Michael Kors, and 3.1 Phillip Lim, the result was loose trousers that fit like track pants, while at Alexander McQueen, pants were so oversized they came with three-inch cuffs.

    Lanvin

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    3.1 Phillip Lim

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    Michael Kors

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    Alexander McQueen

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    Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

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    Sweater Dressy

    Off the carpet (heck, even on it), traditional gowns can often feel old-fashioned and stuffy. For Pre-Fall, designers including Jason Wu and Ralph Lauren shook up the eveningwear equation by pairing soft sweaters with dressy skirts. The results looked casual and modern.

    Ralph Lauren

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    Lanvin

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    Jason Wu

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    Sharon Wauchob

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    Antonio Berardi

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    Clash of the Tartans

    There's nothing new about standard plaid, of course, but the way designers are mixing and matching vibrant checks in one outfit this season does feel fresh. The mashed-up tartans from Altuzarra, Dior, and Kenzo were particularly compelling.

    Altuzarra

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    Dior

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    Kenzo

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    McQ Alexander McQueen

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    Belstaff

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    Marissa Webb

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    The Culotte Kids

    Culottes emerged as a key trend for Pre-Fall, with downtown designers such as Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, and Creatures of the Wind giving the cropped pants their cool stamps of approval.

    Proenza Schouler

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    Alexander Wang

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    Valentino

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    Max Mara

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    Creatures of the Wind

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    MSGM

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    Alexander Lewis

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    Toggle Switch

    Fashion fads come and go, but there will always be a desire for tried-and-true outerwear styles. This season, updated toggle coats turned up at Balenciaga, Gucci, Valentino, and Sacai Luck, proving you can't mess with a classic.

    Balenciaga

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    Gucci

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    Derek Lam

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    Valentino

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    Sacai Luck

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    Carven

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    Blanket Statement

    When your best winter coat still isn't warm enough (hello, Polar Vortex), it's time to bring in layering reinforcements. Enter the new blanket wraps from Chanel, Chloé, and Stella McCartney. Styled any which way, they're designed for keeping out the chill.

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    Chanel

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    Chloé

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    Sacai Luck

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    Acne Studios

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    Vionnet

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    Block and Roll

    Instead of energizing their collectsions with prints, designers focused on vibrant color-blocking for Pre-Fall. The contrasting combinations from Givenchy, Narciso Rodriguez, and Roland Mouret all had graphic appeal.

    Narciso Rodriguez

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    Givenchy

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    Fendi

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    Bottega Veneta

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    Jonathan Saunders

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    Roland Mouret

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    Zero + Maria Cornejo

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    Despite all the bundling we witnessed this season, designers still wanted their customers to feel sexy. Christopher Kane, Burberry Prorsum's Christopher Bailey, and Donatella Versace accomplished that with fierce thigh-high slits.

    Christopher Kane

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    Versace

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    Burberry Prorsum

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    Balmain

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    Thakoon

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    Reed Krakoff

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    Emanuel Ungaro

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    Atto

TopicsPre-Fall 2014Fall Fashion