By Charlotte Sutherland-Hawes
With clean lines, cocoon silhouettes and androgynous looks featuring fur, capes, feathers and shearling, this season's collections are all about wrapping up against the cold. Get ready to ward off Winter's grip in pretty palettes, Sixties shapes, prints and flashes of shining gold.
20 trends for Autumn/Winter 2014-2015
Sweet Sixties(01 of20)
Twiggy, Penelope Tree and Jane Birkin were on the minds of designers at Gucci, Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton this season. Mini-skirts, trapeze dresses, patent Mary-Janes, graphic bobs and pastel colors paid tribute to the baby doll style, presenting a fresh, carefree take on the Swinging Sixties London.Left to right, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Saint Laurent.
A trend also seen at Miu Miu, Valentino and Ralph Lauren.
A trend also seen at Miu Miu, Valentino and Ralph Lauren.
All over knits(02 of20)
One of the most prominent trends for Winter was the comfortingly soft, full wool look, as seen at Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs and Céline. Work this trend best in neutrals.Left to right, Céline, Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs.
A trend also seen at Haider Ackermann, Sonia Rykiel and Paul Smith.
A trend also seen at Haider Ackermann, Sonia Rykiel and Paul Smith.
Eccentric furs(03 of20)
Reinterpreted at Alexander McQueen, Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Chloé, Pucci and Versace, an essential winter classic became extraordinary with wild influences, patchwork effect and flashes of vibrant red updating the codes of the classic and eternal fur coat.Left to right, Just Cavalli, Alexander McQueen, Fendi.
A trend also seen at Versace, Balmain and Marc Jacobs.
A trend also seen at Versace, Balmain and Marc Jacobs.
XXL coats(04 of20)
An timeless classic, the coat cut a longer length this season. The men's overcoat seen at Dior took on a feminine look at Céline with elegant white buttons and a defined waist, while Lanvin stood out with black on black.Left to right, Céline, Lanvin, Christian Dior.
A trend also seen at Miu Miu, Calvin Klein and Costume National.
A trend also seen at Miu Miu, Calvin Klein and Costume National.
Goldmine(05 of20)
Gold took to the spotlight as it cascaded across the Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 runways. With a gold rush at Saint Laurent, Prada, Chloé and Moschino, fashion audiences wanted to hit the dance floor.Left to right, Chloé, Prada, Saint Laurent.
A trend also seen at Carven, Dolce & Gabbana and Rodarte.
A trend also seen at Carven, Dolce & Gabbana and Rodarte.
Night birds(06 of20)
In a couture touch, ostrich feathers graced the ready-to-wear runways this season. Soft and light, the plumes added a touch of refined elegance to each silhouette, floating breezily down the runway, as light as the wings of a bird.Left to right, Lanvin, Céline, Alexander McQueen.
A trend also seen at Emanuel Ungaro, Alberta Ferretti and Marni.
A trend also seen at Emanuel Ungaro, Alberta Ferretti and Marni.
Sportswear(07 of20)
From Fendi to Miu Miu, the athletic esthetic continued to inspire designers this season, seen both in fleece and mesh fabrics in a red, blue and black palette, each piece brought a cool, dynamic sportswear vibe to the runway.Left to right, Miu Miu, Fendi, Louis Vuitton.
A trend also seen at Céline, Jeremy Scott and T by Alexander Wang.
A trend also seen at Céline, Jeremy Scott and T by Alexander Wang.
Fairytales(08 of20)
From Little Red Riding Hood, to Snow White and the Queen of Hearts, Autumn/Winter 2014-2015's collections were dreamy and imaginative. Poetic silhouettes made of delicate fabrics and precious embroidery were a homage to some of the most famous fairytales. The trend was seen at Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and Valentino.Left to right, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Valentino.
Tailoring(09 of20)
This winter, suits take on a masculine edge, as girls walked the runway in boyfriend-borrowed ensembles. The trend for classically tailored suits was seen at Haider Ackermann, Hermès and Ralph Lauren.Left to right, Haider Ackermann, Hermès, Ralph Lauren.
A trend also seen at Stella McCartney, Maison Martin Margiela and Christopher Kane.
A trend also seen at Stella McCartney, Maison Martin Margiela and Christopher Kane.
Military khaki(10 of20)
It's time to step in line as military hit the runway for Autumn/Winter 2014-2015. With khaki as the dominating colour, the rules and rigor of the army captured designers' attention, inspiring a fashion soldier's uniform of stricter silhouettes and structured looks.Left to right, Balmain, Calvin Klein, Isabel Marant.
A trend also seen at Vivienne Westwood, Alberta Ferretti and Paul & Joe.
A trend also seen at Vivienne Westwood, Alberta Ferretti and Paul & Joe.
Duvet coats(11 of20)
For Autumn/Winter 2014-2015, quilting is no longer just a feature on bags and leather goods. Worn as a coat, upholstery-style fabric enveloped feminine silhouettes in a cozy cocoon, fashionable protection against sub 32°F temperatures.Left to right, Junya Watanabe, Kenzo, Chloé.
Aspen chic(12 of20)
The Seventies cult argyle sweater has made its big return this season on the Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 runways, updated to suit both the city and the mountains. Louis Vuitton paired the classic piece with a Sixties leather skirt, whilst Maison Martin Margiela cinched it with a skinny belt, and Tommy Hilfiger added fringe detailing.Left to right, Louis Vuitton, Maison Martin Margiela, Tommy Hilfiger.
A trend also seen at Miu Miu, Saint Laurent and Temperley London.
A trend also seen at Miu Miu, Saint Laurent and Temperley London.
Second skin(13 of20)
Shearling made its comeback for Winter 2014 as this season's must-have piece. The wintery trend was shown in cuddly, soft silhouettes, with an ethnic vibe on the Bloomsbury girls at Burberry or pop feel at Prada.Left to right, Etro, Prada, Burberry Prorsum.
A trend also seen at Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Anthony Vaccarello.
A trend also seen at Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Anthony Vaccarello.
Optical monochrome(14 of20)
Black and white went graphic on the runway, as designers presented intricately geometric patterns, Rorschach-style motifs and trompe l'œil effects. The prints of the season created hypnotic images and optical illusions.Left to right, Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Dries van Noten.
A trend also seen at Giambattista Valli, Maiyet and Creatures of the Wind.
A trend also seen at Giambattista Valli, Maiyet and Creatures of the Wind.
Poncho(15 of20)
An iconic piece of folk style, the poncho was a key garment on the Burberry, Etro and Roberto Cavalli runways. Roberto Cavalli presented a sophisticated look in monochrome with a fur hood, whilst over at Burberry and Etro they hung nonchalantly over models' shoulders like a chic blanket.Left to right, Etro, Roberto Cavalli, Burberry Prorsum.
A trend also seen at Tommy Hilfiger, Barbara Bui and Alexis Mabille.
A trend also seen at Tommy Hilfiger, Barbara Bui and Alexis Mabille.
Sixties prints(16 of20)
In an echo to the arty trend seen on the Spring/Summer 2014 runways, Sixties prints are back for Winter, updated with a modern twist. Prada and Chloé showed silk dresses entirely in vintage prints, while Valentino chose psychedelic accents for a true Sixties feel, that was nothing if not vibrant.Left to right, Prada, Chloé, Valentino.
A trend also seen at Jonathan Saunders, Paul & Joe and Diane von Furstenberg.
A trend also seen at Jonathan Saunders, Paul & Joe and Diane von Furstenberg.
Capes(17 of20)
Spotted in scarlet, beaded and delicately embellished, paired with a fur hood, or straight from Grimm's Fairy Tales, the cape is the outerwear piece of choice for Autumn/Winter 2014. It provides an alluring cocoon with echoes of the fairytale trend, seen at Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana.Left to right, Dolce & Gabbana, Gareth Pugh, Valentino.
A trend also seen at Junya Watanabe, Burberry Prorsum and Elie Saab.
A trend also seen at Junya Watanabe, Burberry Prorsum and Elie Saab.
Velvet night(18 of20)
Shimmering, silky velvet was used as never before this season, creating an androgynous pajama-style suit, and Sixties-inspired dresses. On the runway, the fabric brought a soft halo to each piece as it caught the light, for a sensual feel.Left to right, Nina Ricci, Tom Ford, Chanel.
A trend also seen at Etro, Fendi and Emporio Armani.
A trend also seen at Etro, Fendi and Emporio Armani.
Feline femininity(19 of20)
“This world without leopard…I mean, who would want to be here?" Diana Vreeland famously exclaimed about this eternal symbol of femininity and uninhibited sensuality. Still making fashion roar today, it was found on the runways at Giorgio Armani, Céline and Givenchy.Left to right, Céline, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy.
A trend also seen at Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balmain.
A trend also seen at Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balmain.
Singing in the rain(20 of20)
Miu Miu, Balenciaga and Sacai reinvented the rain coat, providing waterproof parkas for winter downpours. With either a Sixties feel, sportswear vibe or covered in fur, this trend will add a touch of magic and excitement to the rain.Left to right, Miu Miu, Balenciaga, Sacai.
A trend also seen at Paul & Joe, T by Alexander Wang and Peter Pilotto.
A trend also seen at Paul & Joe, T by Alexander Wang and Peter Pilotto.