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Top 100 Fashion Trends in May

From Sophisticated Seaside Fashion to Prim Pastel Editorials

— May 31, 2014 — Pop Culture
These May 2014 Fashion trends officially welcome one's warm weather wardrobe. This spring season is all about blushing pastel hues, flirty fringe embellishments and hippie-inspired outfits. With music festivals officially underway -- thanks to Coachella kicking things off earlier in April -- men and women are ditching their jackets and scarves for more carefree, lightweight and skin-baring ensembles.

Keeping its momentum from last year's sunny seasons, the relaxed bohemian style is back in full force. We see this reflected in the 'Ethno Glam' editorial featured in Vogue Germany's May issue and the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' feature in Vogue UK's April issue. Vibrant, flowing garments are worn by relaxed models in exotic locations.

Also making a rare appearance for the spring and summer season is gothic-inspired style. Despite the rising temperatures, this look is maintaining its popularity going into warmer months. Editorials in both W Magazine and Vogue Australia are proof of this.

For a more in-depth analysis of this spring's fashion forecast, check out Trend Hunter's Fashion Trend Report.
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Activity
Freshness
92
Lace-Clad Vacation Attire
Lace-Clad Vacation Attire
This Love & Lemons Collection Embraces South American Fashion Styles
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91
3D-Printed Insoles
3D-Printed Insoles
SOLS Creates Custom Orthotics with the Help of Instant Technology
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90
Everyday Glamor Editorials
Everyday Glamor Editorials
The Grazia Spain April 2014 Photoshoot Stars Julia Suszfalak
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89
Angular Existential Jewelry
Angular Existential Jewelry
The For Oms Pieces Contemplate Human Life
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88
Architecture-Inspired Silhouette Lookbooks
Architecture-Inspired Silhouette Lookbooks
Anais Mali Stars in the Akris Spring 2014 Campaign
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87
World City Designer Timepieces
World City Designer Timepieces
Louis Vuitton's Escale Worldtime Watch Embodies Famous World Cities
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86
Existential Computer Error Messages
Existential Computer Error Messages
Human Error by Victoria Siemer Techifies Intimate Moments
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85
Colorful Graphic Fashion
Colorful Graphic Fashion
The Harper’s Bazaar Brazil April 2014 Editorial Stars Daiane Conterato
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84
Vampy Songstress Editorials
Vampy Songstress Editorials
The Kylie Minogue Vogue Australia Editorial Brings Out Her Alter-Ego
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83
Delicate Grunge Editorials
Delicate Grunge Editorials
The Another Magazine Cold Fusion Photoshoot is Edgy Yet Sweet
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82
Plush Pastel Backpacks
Plush Pastel Backpacks
The Mum & Co. Bags Display Shades of Pale Pink
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81
Sleekly Transcendental Fashion Editorials
Sleekly Transcendental Fashion Editorials
The Vogue Portugal April 2014 Issue Stars Maria Borges
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80
Glowing Bohemian Editorials
Glowing Bohemian Editorials
Suki Waterhouse Stars in L’Officiel Singapore April 2014 Issue
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79
Glam Narcissistic Editorials
Glam Narcissistic Editorials
The Photoshoot Starring Elisabeth Erm for Vogue Germany is Cold
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78
Manga Princess Clothing Boutiques
Manga Princess Clothing Boutiques
'Girls Love Mode' is Every Sailor Moon Fans' Dreams Come True
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77
Sophisticatedly Textured Fashion
Sophisticatedly Textured Fashion
The Vogue Mexico April 2014 Editorial Stars Model Maria Palm
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76
Old-School Internet Tees
Old-School Internet Tees
The 90s Internet Child Tee Will Bring Back Familiar Memories
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75
Feminine Celeb Snapshot Editorials
Feminine Celeb Snapshot Editorials
The W Magazine May 2014 Cover Shoot Stars Actress Kirsten Dunst
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74
Gothic Playground Editorials
Gothic Playground Editorials
Rosamund Pike Stars in the W Magazine May 2014 Issue
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73
Expressive Hedgehog Photography
Expressive Hedgehog Photography
Marutaro the Hedgehog Will Win People Over in a Heartbeat
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72
Quirky Hipster Menswear
Quirky Hipster Menswear
The Yuge Fall/Winter 2014 Collection Will Delight Hipsters Everywhere
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71
Homeless Possession Photography
Homeless Possession Photography
John Kilar's Skid Row Photography is Powerful and Heart-Wrenching
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70
Summery Urban Fashion Ads
Summery Urban Fashion Ads
The River Island Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Sara Sampaio and Cora Keegan
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69
Brilliant Beach Culture Photography
Brilliant Beach Culture Photography
Benoit Fournier Captured the Beauty of Brazilian Beaches
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68
Inscribable Secret Lockets
Inscribable Secret Lockets
The Secret Message Locket Necklace Lets You Inscribe a Note Inside
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67
Unadulterated Glamor Editorials
Unadulterated Glamor Editorials
The Photoshoot Starring Roxana by Antonio Barrella is Sensual
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66
Expanded Nail Art Designs
Expanded Nail Art Designs
Cuticle Tattoos by Rad Nails is a Combination of Manicures and Henna Art
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65
Grippingly Geometric Cutout Editorials
Grippingly Geometric Cutout Editorials
The Vogue Japan A Modern Movement Photoshoot is Angular
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64
Hip Industrial Waste Bags
Hip Industrial Waste Bags
Use2B Offers Urban Carriers Made from Used Materials
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63
Seasonal Beauty Photography
Seasonal Beauty Photography
Maja Topčagić Captured These Amazing Emotive Portraits
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62
Prettily Sapphic Makeup Ads
Prettily Sapphic Makeup Ads
The YSL Baby Doll Kiss and Blush Campaign Stars Cara Delevingne
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61
Familial Poverty Photography
Familial Poverty Photography
'Living on a Dollar a Day' Will Make You Think Twice
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60
Convertible Laptop Totes
Convertible Laptop Totes
The Convertible Laptop Bag from HEX Creates Three Carrying Styles in One
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59
Nostalgic 90s Fashion Photos
Nostalgic 90s Fashion Photos
The 'Like Mother Like Daughter' Series Evokes Feelings of Nostalgia
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58
Buff Athlete Trunks Ads
Buff Athlete Trunks Ads
The David Beckham x H&M Swimwear Campaign is Full of Tattoos
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57
Dainty Gown Fashion Ads
Dainty Gown Fashion Ads
The Simona Semen SS14 Campaign Stars Model Malina Cristisor
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56
Pop Art Collage Editorials
Pop Art Collage Editorials
The Flair April 2014 issue Stars Josephine Skriver
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55
Ring Sizer Business Cards
Ring Sizer Business Cards
Jewelry Shop 'Marrying's' Ring Stick Sneakily Finds a Woman's Ring Size
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54
Glowing Black Light Portraits
Glowing Black Light Portraits
The ‘Neon’ Series by Hid Saib Takes an Ecstatic Turn on Portraits
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53
Lackadaisical Bohemian Editorials
Lackadaisical Bohemian Editorials
Malgosia Bela Stars in the Vogue Germany May 2014 Issue
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52
Sophisticated Beachwear Fashion Ads
Sophisticated Beachwear Fashion Ads
The Amanda Wakeley Summer 2014 Campaign Stars Farah Holt
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51
Modern Baroque Fashion
Modern Baroque Fashion
The Nicole Miller Spring 2014 Collection Has a Tough Luxe Appeal
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50
Winter-Inspired Beauty Editorials
Winter-Inspired Beauty Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Polar Vortex' Photoshoot Stars Shen
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49
Absurdly Raw Photography
Absurdly Raw Photography
Martin Kollar Captures Seemingly Surreal Situations That Are All Too Real
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48
Sophisticated Seaside Fashion
Sophisticated Seaside Fashion
The Photoshoot Starring Signe by Fabrizio Lipari is Easy and Breezy
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47
Candid Backstage Celebrity Pictures
Candid Backstage Celebrity Pictures
Terry Richardson Took These Lady Gaga Photos Backstage
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46
Childhood Fairy Tale Editorials
Childhood Fairy Tale Editorials
Spur Magazine’s May Edition Takes You Off to Neverland
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45
Sun-Drenched Swimwear Ads
Sun-Drenched Swimwear Ads
The Etam Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Model Andreea Diaconu
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44
Fresh Faced Boudoir Editorials
Fresh Faced Boudoir Editorials
The i-D Magazine Spring 2014 Issue Stars Fresh New Faces
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43
Glamorously Bronzed Sporty Fashion
Glamorously Bronzed Sporty Fashion
First Down by Emily Abay Stars a Sweaty Steph Smith
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42
Villain-Inspired Jewelry
Villain-Inspired Jewelry
Crow's Nest Created Maleficent Jewelry for the Disney Movie's Release
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41
Luminous Clubbing Wristwatches
Luminous Clubbing Wristwatches
The 'Night Owl' Watches Light Up After Midnight
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40
Opulent Goth Dress Editorials
Opulent Goth Dress Editorials
Kristen M. Stars in the Dress to Kill Spring 2014 Editorial
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39
Pink Punk Grunge Looks
Pink Punk Grunge Looks
Nün Visitsak’s Work Focuses on Her Own Interests and Likes
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38
Tropically Casual Lookbooks
Tropically Casual Lookbooks
The Mango Summer 2014 Catalog Stars Model Andreea Diaconu
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37
Bohemian Bridal Lookbooks
Bohemian Bridal Lookbooks
The Free People 'I Do' Online Editorial Focuses on Rustic Weddings
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36
Prim Pastel Editorials
Prim Pastel Editorials
The Dansk Magazine Keeping Up Photoshoot is Preppy and Pale
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35
Hyperrealistic Animal Tees
Hyperrealistic Animal Tees
Showcase Your Love for Cute Critters with These Big Face Animal Shirts
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34
Unruly Rocker Editorials
Unruly Rocker Editorials
Tess Hellfeuer Gets Rebellious for Maire Claire Italia April 2014 Issue
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33
Body Painting-Like Tattoos
Body Painting-Like Tattoos
Tattoo Artist Nika Samarina Creates Vibrant and Elaborate Images
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32
Couture Shakespearean Editorials
Couture Shakespearean Editorials
Mariacarla Boscono Stars in This Dazed Digital SS 2014 Issue
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31
Remixed Signature Basketball Kicks
Remixed Signature Basketball Kicks
Nike's 'What The' Shoes are Inspired by Two NBA Heavyweights
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30
Edgy Ebony Swimwear Editorials
Edgy Ebony Swimwear Editorials
The ELLE UK May 2014 Photoshoot Stars Model Zuri Tibby
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29
Braided Bracelet Tutorials
Braided Bracelet Tutorials
This DIY Braided Cuff Transforms Ordinary Bangles into Chic Designs
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28
Hipster High School Editorials
Hipster High School Editorials
Meghan Collison Stars in the May Issue of Oyster Magazine
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27
Blatantly Unapologetic T-Shirts
Blatantly Unapologetic T-Shirts
The 'Sorry I'm Not Sorry' Tee Doesn't Give Any False Pretences
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26
Vintage Coded Tattoo Photography
Vintage Coded Tattoo Photography
The Russian Criminal Tattoo Police Files Documents Intricate Inks
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25
Sultry Poolside Editorials
Sultry Poolside Editorials
Maryna Linchuk Stars in the Vogue Spain May 2014 Issue
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24
Helicopter Pilot-Inspired Helmets
Helicopter Pilot-Inspired Helmets
The Diesel Hi-Jack Motorcycle Helmet Boasts Curved Sides
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23
Down-to-Earth Activewear Lookbooks
Down-to-Earth Activewear Lookbooks
The Descente Women’s Training SS14 Catalog Stars Adrianne Ho
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22
Vibrantly Feminine Swimwear
Vibrantly Feminine Swimwear
The Twin Set SS 2014 Beachwear Campaign Stars Barbara Palvin
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21
Ethereally Romantic Wedding Gowns
Ethereally Romantic Wedding Gowns
The Monique Lhuillier 2015 Bridal Collection Channels Daydreams
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20
Phantasmal Goth Editorials
Phantasmal Goth Editorials
Lea T is Positively Ghostly in What About Mag #1
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19
Cock-Inspired Stilettos
Cock-Inspired Stilettos
Bird-Witched by Masaya Kushino is Influenced by Painter Jakuchu Ito
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18
Knitted High-Top Sneakers
Knitted High-Top Sneakers
The Nike Free FlyKnit Chukka is Perfect for Casual and Athletic Wear
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17
Vintage Crime Scene Photographs
Vintage Crime Scene Photographs
LAPD Archives by Merrick Morton Provides a Rare Glimpse into Past
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16
Gothic Hipster Mask Collections
Gothic Hipster Mask Collections
The Grifters SS 2014 Collection is a Mask-Filled Affair
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15
Ethnic Chic Beach Editorials
Ethnic Chic Beach Editorials
Barbara Palvin Stars in the Latest Marie Claire Italia May 2014 Issue
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14
Child Witch Photography
Child Witch Photography
The Force by Tomaas is Innocently Dark and Supernatural
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13
Hippie-Chic Lookbooks
Hippie-Chic Lookbooks
The Love & Lemon Spring 2014 Collection is Vibrant and Sultry
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12
Tropical Bohemian Princess Editorials
Tropical Bohemian Princess Editorials
The Vogue UK April 2014 Editorial Stars Natasa Vojnovic
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11
Happy Hermaphrodite Photography
Happy Hermaphrodite Photography
La Vie en Rose by Malika Gaudin-Delrieu Documents Claudette's Life
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10
Music-Loving Hippie Lookbooks
Music-Loving Hippie Lookbooks
The Free People Festival 2014 Catalog Prepares for Summer Events
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9
Asianic Protest Editorials
Asianic Protest Editorials
'SHUT DOWN' by Tom Potisit and Marty Angsakul Highlights Social Issues
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8
Gender Swapped Prom Dates
Gender Swapped Prom Dates
Switch by JJ Levine Takes Awkward School Dance Photos to Next Level
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7
Beach Bombshell Campaigns
Beach Bombshell Campaigns
Hailey Clauson Stars in the Beach Bunny Swimwear Summer 2014 Campaign
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6
Ethereal Long Exposure Photography
Ethereal Long Exposure Photography
Darren Moore Captures Otherworldly Landscapes
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5
Hairy Armpit Photo Series
Hairy Armpit Photo Series
The 'Natural Beauty' Photo Series Celebrates Women with Underarm Hair
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4
Poignantly Raw Motherhood Photography
Poignantly Raw Motherhood Photography
Mother by Elinor Carucci Delivers an Uncensored Account
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3
Psychedelic Skater Fashion
Psychedelic Skater Fashion
Female Skater Daiane Baron Sports Terrific Summer Looks
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2
Deceptive 3D Tattoos
Deceptive 3D Tattoos
The Lippo Tattoo Studio's Realistic Work Will Make People Gasp
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1
Endless Summer Photography
Endless Summer Photography
Travel by Magdalena Wosinska is a Series for Dreamers and Adventurists
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