Monday 18 August 2014

A/W 14


This year's key winter pieces have been well-documented thus far and the coming season brings with it a delectable selection of dream-like details and otherworldly outwear. It is not a season to perfect minimalism but to embrace the imagination of fairy tales and magical quality of the colder months.
Go forth with your own adaption of a winter’s tale, embellishing without restraint as soft layers call out for decoration and feet deserve more protection than summer overlooked – stop press: knee boots are in.
Some picks from the high street await so don’t wait around too long or else you’ll be left out in the cold… (literally, so you better have a coat). Here are the Lunge's Top 5 Autumn Winter 2014 trends and their high street heroes.


1. A FUR A DAY

Real, faux, purple, neutral, literally whatever, but generally the bigger and cosier the better which is ideal for those colder autumn nights to throw other a little dress. Prada was a highlight for the extrovert where silky slips were covered up by shearlings in contrasting colours and metallic sheens. Not for the faint-hearted. Isabel Marant had cosy pieces that lent to her boho vibe, enabling the smooth transition from the summer to winter wardrobe. Gucci's 60s influence was clear throughout, and this included the array of shaggy coats in pastel and muted tones coats.

Prada AW14

Isabel Marant AW14

Gucci AW14 


TAKE II: HIGH STREET

 French Connection black gilet reduced from £150 to £45
 




 Pepe Jeans green jacket reduced from £175 to £73



2. EMBROIDERY TALES

The more dreamlike collections tended to focus on embroidered details to set themselves apart, creating pieces to be worn as an outfit's focal point if not as the whole ensemble itself. Ideally, the usual influx of winter blacks and greys will serve as complimentary backdrops to the often over-the-top surreal selections in this style.
The always romantic Valentino stepped up the game with a more folky twist with coats, capes and dresses being stand-out pieces. Both D&G and Mary Katrantzou continued with this delicate theme with Dolce incorporating the darker hues of winter and Mary including sensual sequin for evening.

Valentino AW14

Valentino AW14

Dolce & Gabbana AW14

Mary Katrantzou AW14



TAKE II: HIGH STREET

ASOS dress £95

Boohoo crop top £20


Not technically high street  - but on sale! Vanessa Bruno Athé dress at Matchesfashion.com reduced from £280 to £140


3. (NOT NECESSARILY LITTLE OR RED) RIDING HOOD

The return of the cape was a noted addition to this seasons' shows both at once a comforting blanket of the softest materials and an elegant coverup for a very grown-up feeling monochrome ensemble. Burberry's nod to bohemian Bloomsbury girls was evident with the personalised cape/throws that models sauntered down the catwalk with whilst both Ralph Lauren and Hermes were a lesson in understated luxury with their sumptuous capes adding a air of sophistication to any woman.

Burberry Prorsum AW14

Ralph Lauren AW14

Hermes AW14 


TAKE II: HIGH STREET
ASOS cape reduced from £42 to £29

Topshop cape £32
Massimo Dutti cape £125


4. THE 60S ARE COMING

As briefly mentioned, the 60s were a key point decade for Gucci among an abundance of other designers. Hemlines were hiked up with chunky boots both at ankle and knee height. The freeing spirit of decade was mirrored in unexpected materials and colour combinations, with Gucci's stunning muted notes shouting of youthful energy. Saint Laurent carried on with it's grunge edge but with spinkles of sparkles and black tights whilst miniskirts and go-go boots really ran the 60s message home. Flippy skirts and polo necks were a common thread throughout Nicolas Ghesquiere's first collection at Louis Vuitton inducing envy over high-shine materials mixed with an array of different skins.

Gucci AW14

Saint Laurent AW14

Louis Vuitton AW14


TAKE II: HIGH STREET

ASOS leather skirt £37

Jigsaw skirt £85

ZARA patent boots £69.99


5. EARTHY TONES

Fashion went back to basic with an emphasis on colours often considered 'boring' or 'ugly' but now embodied with a glamourous ambience. Again, Isabel Marant used a palette focused on neutrals with green bringing a touch of colour and a natural aura. Lanvin used a mix of dark, moody tones focused on the evening woman wearing luxurious textures of fur and leather - highlighted by an envied green trenchcoat. Balmain continued their military theme with deep greens enhancing the tough leathers and utility jackets and studded dresses. 

Isabel Marant AW14

Lanvin AW14

Balmain AW14


TAKE II: HIGH STREET

ASOS coat reduced from £440 to £85

Mango shirt £39.99
ZARA dress £59.99

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