Trends from Autumn/Winter 2013/2014 collections - Cherry to Berry

The WGSN conference I attended a couple of weeks back could not have been more on point.  The trends that were forecast are starting to pop up in High Street stores day after day.  Continuing on my list of key pieces to invest in now that will last you for a few years to come, the Cherry Berry trend is one of my personal favourites.

CHERRY BERRY

Similar to the white and grey trends, Cherry Berry is all about contrasting and mixing fabrics in rich and intense colours.  Bright cherry to deep berry tones graced the Marc by Marc Jacobs, Topman, Valentino, Just Cavalli, Antipodium, Burberry Prorsum, Richard James and Bread & Butter Autumn Winter runways this year as a newer and deeper version of the 2011 maroon trend.  Garments can be layered with different colour tones to create a unique and complete look.  Popular shades include rich wine reds, burgundy and claret.  A fresh take on the trend is to contrast shine and plush fabrics such as fur and patent.  This will be a key colour for knits so stock up now.

Burberry

Marc by Marc Jacobs 

Valentino

Photos courtesy of style.com

My favourite items online right now:

 Helmut Lang Draped Jersey Dress - only 70 quid (!!) from The Outnet

 Soiree Platform in Red Suede - $135AU from Nasty Gal

Winter pieces to invest in now - Winter White

Continuing on from my previous post, the second key trend from the WGSN Trend Forecasting Seminar for Autumn Winter 2013/2014 is Winter White.

WINTER WHITE

We are seeing white everywhere.  It is a trend the High Street stores have picked up on quite quickly, however the average consumer still seems to live in fear of an all white ensemble.  As per my previous post on white shoes, white accessories are proving the easiest and fastest way to update your look.  WGSN have identified that this shade will dominate our Winter wardrobes for the next two years as fashionistas and their followers lean towards a head to toe white look.  The key with for white in Winter is to layer.  Similar to my grey post, white needs different tones and textures to break up the look.  Wools and knits are paramount to pulling off this look and they look really interesting when mixed with sporty separates and luxe outerwear.  Brands on the white band wagon include Nina Ricci, Topman, Mulberry, Maurizio Pecoraro and Thakoon.  Not to mention various fashion bloggers sporting the look head to toe out the front of said shows.

Nina Ricci - picture by stylebistro

Topman - picture by style.com

Mulberry - picture by Fashion Born Daily

How I see it working in the real world... Nasty Gal blogger - picture Nasty Gal