Pre-Fall 2013-2014 Colour Trends.

The color palette for Pre-Fall collections is more restrained and austere compared to the Spring/Summer collections. However restrained the palette a few bright pops of color always manage to pop up amongst the muted ones.

Black. Black got dramatic on the pre-fall collections of Donna Karan, Theyskens’ Theory, Reed Krakoff and Philip Lim.

Burgundy. A color that has shown more staying power than most, Burgundy is still popular for many a designer like Vera Wang, Gucci, Oscar De La Renta and Donna Karan.

Neutral. Flesh tones never fail to blend in whether dark or light. Belstaff, Temperley, 3.1 Philip Lim.

Purple. Purple reigned regally at Missoni, Vera Wang, Honor and Herve Leger.

Gold. Gold set the tone at Burberry, Monique Lhuillier, Missoni and Temperley during the pre-fall collections.

Cobalt Blue. One of the boldest and most over-looked shades to wear, cobalt blue was bold and proud at Thakoon, Christopher Kane, Catherine Malandrino and Caroline Herrera.

Red. Sizzled on pre-fall ensembles from Diane Von Furstenberg, Burberry, Alice + Olivia and Rachel Zoe.

Teal. A cross between a dirty blue and green, teal did not only act as a backdrop at Gucci but also featured in collections from 3.1 Philip Lim, Catherine Malandrino, Oscar De La Renta and Timo Weilland.

Gray. Mute and neutral, gray blended in at Givenchy, Donna Karan, Reed Krakoff and Monique Lhuillier.

Orange. Orange brightened up the mood at Oscar De La Renta, Tibi, Rg & Bone, Vera Wang and Calvin Klein.

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Pre-Fall 2013-2014

Pre-fall collections bridge the gap between Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer as they are a forecast of trends to come in the major Fashion Week shows. They can take place at any location and usually presented on static models rather than a catwalk.
Here are some of the trends to watch out for in pre-fall Autumn/Winter 2013-2014.
Fur. An easy way to make anything glamorous, fur and fur trimmed ensembles were abundant in the pre-fall collections of Belstaff, Burberry, Vera Wang and Thakoon.

Belstaff pre-fall 2013-14

Baroque. This rich but luxurious fabric hit its way onto the forefront at Versace, Belstaff, Michael Kors and Reed Krakoff.

Michael Kors Pre-Fall 2013-14

Leather. Rich and tan, leather in all its suppleness made its way onto Reed Krakoff, 3.1 Philip Lim, Chanel, Michael Korrs and Burberry for their pre-fall 2013-2014 collections.

Burberry Pre-Fall 2013-14

Embellishment. Sequins, Crystals and glitter polished pre-fall collections for Naem Khan, Parabal Gurung, Oscar De La Renta and Monique Lhuillier.

Oscar De La Renta Pre-Fall 2013-14

Hats. Hats topped off tomboy inspired chic collections at Rachel Zoe, Temperley, Alexander Wang and Opening Ceremony.

Temperley Pre-Fall 2013-14

Stripes. From horizontal to zigzag, Jason Wu, Burberry, Diane Von Furstenberg, Alice + Olivia made it a striped affair in their pre-fall 2013-14 collections.

Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2013-14

Lace. Delicate lace with luxurious embroidery wove its way onto pre-fall 2013-2014 ensembles from Diane Von Furstenberg, Chanel, Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier.

Diane Von Furstenberg Pre-Fall 2013-14

Knits. Soft and luxurious chunky knits made dresses, sweaters at Gucci, Temperley, Chanel and Missoni. 

Missoni Pre-Fall 2013-14

Belts. Waists were cinched at Calvin Klein, Diane Von Furstenburg, Gucci and Temperley for their pre-fall 2013-2014 collections.

Parabal Gurung Pre-Fall 2013-14

Prints. 3.1 Philip Lim, Gucci, Timo Weilland and Rachel Zoe took to the jungle for some of their animal print inspired pre-fall 2013-14 collections.

Gucci Pre-Fall 2013-14

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