Nostalgic imagery is the main inspiration behind these 2014 fashion trends. The year's most beloved wardrobe staples included 90s-themed grunge and varsity styles that made a major impact on a millennial generation of consumers.
Exuding an effortlessly cool aesthetic, the season's ready-to-wear styles blended craftsmanship and design with comfort. Practical styles became synonymous with high fashion as luxe sportswear took the title as one of its most popular points of view.
A revival of the varsity jacket made the sportswear essential a must-have in both men's and women's wardrobes while athletic sneakers became the majority's shoe of choice for everyday wear.
Sportswear's redirection and versatility made it the season's most influential style pattern. In addition to athletic apparel, these 2014 fashion trends also included nostalgic street style collections that were inspired by hip hop culture.
Moreover, opulent accessories made up for the year's more understated wardrobe staples and ranged from Grecian motif rings to Egyptian leg adornments.
For more on what's next in style for 2015, check out Trend Hunter's Fashion Trend Report.
Top 100 Fashion Trends of 2014
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Flesh Panelled Cycling Suits
People are Reacting Strongly to the Colombian Women's Cycling Uniform
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Murderous High Heels
Designer Nixxi Rose Gives 'Pain is Beauty' a Whole New Meaning
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Collapsible Origami Clutches
The Distortion Bag by Bao Bao Issey Miyake Employs Complex Geometries
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Halloween Lip Art
Eva Senin Pernas Creates Gorgeously Creepy Cosmetic Looks
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Body Diversity Campaigns
This Dear Kate Ad Celebrates All Different Types of Bodies
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Domineering Leather Harness Collections
The Zana Bayne Leather 2014 Collection is Boldly Strappy
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Intimate Domestic Editorials
Love & Lemons Have Launched a Series of Candid Photo Diaries
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Bombshell Swimsuit Editorials
Kate Upton Stars in Vogue UK's June 2014 Issue
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Eccentric Disney Editorials
The CR Fashion Book Sebastian Faena Photoshoot is Fairytale-Inspired
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Eccentrically Bare Photography
The 'Plastic' Series Incorporates Plastic Fashion Accessories
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Whimsical Self-Portraits
This Stunning Self-Portrait Series by Christine McConnell is Surreal
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Tattooed Mountain Babe Editorials
Tamara Lichtenstein Photographed Alysha Nett on a Mountaintop
85
Music-Loving Hippie Lookbooks
The Free People Festival 2014 Catalog Prepares for Summer Events
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Boho Rocker Lookbooks
The Free People February 2014 Catalog Stars Dree Hemingway
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Luxuriously Athletic Menswear
The Nautica Black Sail Fall 2014 Fashions Are Winter-Ready
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Satirical Hip-Hop Tees
The Rap Shirts For White People Tumblr Mocks Over-Privileged Listeners
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Earthy Hippie Chick Editorials
Candice Swanepoel Stars in Vogue Brazil Antes do P
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Enchanting Bohemian Lookbooks
This Hippie Fashion Photo Shoot is Whimsical and Dreamy
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Creepy Beauty Editorials
The Novembre Magazine July 2014 Issue Focuses on Experimental Looks
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Disney Princess Couture Gowns
The Elie Saab Spring 2014 Couture Collection Showed in Paris
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Bohemian Chic Fashion Campaigns
The Chloe Spring/Summer 2014 Campaign is Both Sexy and Whimsical
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Exotic Jewelry Editorials
The Tale of Four Cities by Bikramjit Bose is Romantic and Luxurious
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Cartoon Iconography Runways
The Bobby Abley Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Little Mermaid Themed
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New York Hipster Lookbooks
The Mishka Spring 2014 Collection is Chic and Grunge
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Scandinavian Fairy Tale Photography
The Birglind Sisters We are 365 Photo Blog is Beyond Creative
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Psychedelic Street Fashion Lookbooks
Lazy Oaf's Spring '14 Women's Lookbook is Wild
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Tropical Sportswear Collections
Adidas Originals Collaborates with The Farm Company Brazil
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Futuristic Beauty Editorials
Piotr Stoklosa's Paulina Wyka Image Series Boasts Color Filter Props
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Whimsical Wedding Dresses
Hooray Magazine's 'Ophelia' Editorial is Inspired by Shakespeare
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Flirty Feminine Streetwear
Cara Delevingne Stars in this Vogue Brasil February 2014 Editorial
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Femme Fatale Swimwear Ads
The Beach Bunny Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Model Irina Shayk
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Mature Child Star Editorials
Elle Fanning Covers Interview Magazine’s May 2014 Issue
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School Supply Clutches
The DIY Pencil Clutch is Perfect for Those Heading Back to School
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Beautiful Albino Portraits
Sanne De Wilde Captures Rare Paleness in 'Show White'
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Sun-Drenched Stable Editorials
Rupert LaMontagne Photographs Fifty Girls of Summer
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Forest Nomad Runways
The MAISON the FAUX Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Hippie-Inspired
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Embossed Cube Heels
Designer Maria Nina Vaclavek Created These Rectangular Shoes
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Cock-Inspired Stilettos
Bird-Witched by Masaya Kushino is Influenced by Painter Jakuchu Ito
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Glamorous Streetwear Couture
The Aime Leon Dore Clothing Line is a High End Take on Urban Apparel
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Luscious Swimsuit Editorials
Jeffrey Chan Photographed McKenna Berkley for C-Heads
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Urban Streetwear Barbie Fashion
The Moschino Spring Collection is Full of Exaggerated Girliness
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Outspoken Urban Streetwear Collections
The DOPE LA Spring 2014 Collection is Blunt and Unisex
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Dangerous Femme Fetale Photography
Glassbook Magazine's Bond Girl Editorial is Elegantly Sultry
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Webbed Swimsuit Collections
The MIKOH Swimwear 2014 Collection is Bound to Leave Some Tan Lines
53
Fantastical Female Portraits
Photographer Katerina Plotnikova Captures Fairytale-Like Scenarios
52
Peculiar Feline Pumps
Designer Kobi Levi is Behind These Cat Themed High Heels
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Hippie-Chic Lookbooks
The Love & Lemon Spring 2014 Collection is Vibrant and Sultry
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60s Hairstyle Editorials
Harper's Bazaar Mexico's Magnitud Story Stars Jackie Crespo
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High Society Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar China January 2014 Photoshoot is Luxurious
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Bohemian Beach Editorials
Anna Ewers and Kirtsy Hume Star in This Self Service Magazine Editorial
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Contemporary Sports-Inspired Menswear
This Publish 2014 Spring/Summer Collection is Sleek
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Striking Icicle Stilettos
The Ice Queen Shoe is Fit for a Cold and Hard Woman
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Retro Vixen Editorials
Vogue Spain's October Issue References Miami in the 80s
44
Crimson-Clad Siren Portraits
Glassbook Magazine's Jawbreaker Editorial is Old Hollywood Inspired
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Sci-Fi Accessory Editorials
Glassbook Magazine's Moonraker Fashion Story is Conceptually Chic
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Space-Age Beauty Portraits
Glassbook Magazine's Other Worlds Image Series is Visually Opulent
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Playful Sportswear Editorials
F***** Young! Online's Sophomore Challenge Story is Youthful
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Vibrantly Retro Editorials
Othilia Simon Stars in the Flair Germany June 2014 Issue
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Victorian Opulence Editorials
Glassbook Magazine's Trapped Fashion Story is Visually Striking
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Professional Fall Fashion
Corey Baptiste Takes the Subway in August Man Malaysia's Elegant Story
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Flamboyant Bandit Runways
Krizia Robustella's Spring/Summer 2015 Show is Spring Breakers Themed
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Sultry Tropical Campaigns
Adriana Lima Stars in the Versace for Riachuelo Campaign
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Luxe Bohemian Editorials
Glassbook Magazine's Harvest Moon Editorial is Eccentrically Elegant
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Nostalgic Skater Editorials
F****** Young! Online's Lord of Dogtown Image Series
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Flamboyant Vacationwear Ads
This Versace Men's Campaign Blends Modernity with Nostalgia
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Psychedelic Menswear Portraits
This Travis Smith Editorial is Lensed for F****** Young! Online
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Candid Grunge Editorials
Glassbook Magazine's Rogue Image Series is Effortlessly Cool
30
Edgy Street Opulence Catalogs
The Latest Versus Versace Lookbook Celebrate Ornate Prints
29
Eccentric Top Model Editorials
Greg Vaughan Captures Familiar Faces for Made in Brazil
28
Luxuriously Sporty Editorials
VMAN's Cloud Nine Image Series is Designer-Enriched
27
Sleek Stained Glass Runways
The Kilian Kerner Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Pattern-Enriched
26
Alluring Opulence Editorials
The Silent Jewel Fashion Story Boasts Precious Stone Accessories
25
Pop Queen Campaigns
Madonna Stars in Versace's Spring/Summer Campaign
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Summer-Ready Sportswear Editorials
Newcomer Monty Fronts This Series by Photographer Joseph Bleu
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Haute Hazmat Suit Fashion
The Latest QIAODAN Menswear Collection is Disease-Proof
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Multiple Personality 90s Fashion
The Vogue India June 2014 Editorial Stars Model Nathalia Nova
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Angelic Model Portraits
This Rachel Thalia Photography Boasts Understated Fashion Images
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Retro Opulence Editorials
Horse Magazine's 1990's Story is a Throwback to the Era's Summer Styles
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Glossy Neon Fashion Ads
The Versace Fall 2014 Campaign is Sophisticated and Sensual
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90s Rock Chic Ensembles
The Latest Versus Versace Collection is Designed by Anthony Vaccarello
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Fashion-Forward Nun Photography
Glassbook Magazine's Dolorosa Editorial is Religiously Daring
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Luxe Workwear Runways
The Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Elegantly Uniformed
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Masked Tribalism Runways
HIBU's Latest Collection Embraces a Nomadic Style Inspiration
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Aggressive Award Show Ensembles
Ariana Grande Dons a Leather-Clad Look at the MTV VMAs
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Early 2000s Homage Ensembles
Katy Perry's MTV VMA Outfit Pays Tribute to Britney Spears Circa 2001
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Opulent Vacationer Menswear
The Versace Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Flamboyantly Dressed
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Retro Athlete Runways
The Umit Benan Spring/Summer 2015 Collection Features Sports-Themed Looks
10
Embelished Designer Sneakers
These Versace Medusa High Sneakers are Incredibly Extravagant
9
Edgy Urbanite Runways
The Pablo Erroz Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Effortlessly Elegant
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Vanguard Knitwear Editorials
F****** Young! Online's Orbital Image Series is Sci-Fi Inspired
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Vanguard Surfer Portraits
F****** Young! Online's Life’s a Beach Editorials Boasts Sporty Looks
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Solo Socialite Editorials
The Kendall Jenner Vogue Photoshoot Features a Dark Feminine Wardrobe
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Androgynous Gladiator Runways
Pedram Karimi's Toronto Men's Fashion Week Presentation is Vanguard
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Chic Crocheted Sunnies
These Knitted Eyewear Accessories are Designed by Tethys Handmade
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Elegantly Veiled Editorials
Flaunt Magazine's Praying for the Harvest Fashion Story is Opulent
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Authentic New Yorker Runways
The Latest DKNY Show References Park Avenue, Soho with The Bronx
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Surrealist Streetwear Editorials
F****** Young! Online's AIR Exclusive Plays with Perception
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Ethereal Wintertide Editorials
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Disney Wedding Dresses
Alfred Angelo Releases His Latest Designs for the Fairy Tale Collection
Remixed Vintage Streetwear
The Adidas Originals by NIGO Lookbook Re-Invents the Classics
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Glassbook Magazine's Phasma Phasmatis Series is Conceptually Styled
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Neutral Chic Officewear
Actress Felicity Jones Stars in InStyle's Pale Fire Editorial
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Bizarre Binocular Runways
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