# Revamped Classic Apparel This Akris Fall Collection Features Luxuriously Layered Styles By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akris-fall-collection References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/fashionweeks/2014/aw/womens/paris) & [akris.ch](http://www.akris.ch/en/akris-runway-ss2014) The Akris Fall collection for 2014 revamps [timeless autumn classics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025) for a new generation of style-setters. The collection's most memorable pieces are its structured and [luxuriously layered coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line) that are displayed in a rich palette. From charcoal tones to crimson hues, this womenswear line is the epitome of sophistication. The elegant range is designed by creative director Albert Kriemler who collaborated with artist Thomas Ruff for this captivating Akris Fall collection. The label's Fall 2014 runway show featured its signature wool coat looks that were paired with [matched print separates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear) and graphic dress designs. Overall, this collection pairs sleek and understated silhouettes together with artful prints. This juxtaposition of subtlety and vibrancy is always synonymous with the Akris brand aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Revamped Classic Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion brands to modernize and update timeless autumn classics for a new generation of consumers. - **Luxuriously Layered Styles:** Opportunity for designers to create structured and layered coats with rich palettes, providing a luxurious and stylish option for the fashion-forward consumer. - **Sophisticated Womenswear:** Opportunity to design elegant and sophisticated womenswear lines that combine sleek and understated silhouettes with artful prints, appealing to consumers seeking a sophisticated aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage this trend to revamp classic apparel and create luxuriously layered styles that appeal to the fashion-forward consumer. - **Design:** Designers have the opportunity to collaborate with artists and incorporate artful prints into their collections, creating visually captivating and sophisticated designs. - **Retail:** Retailers can curate and market sophisticated womenswear lines that feature modernized classic apparel and luxurious layered styles, targeting consumers seeking a sophisticated aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Seasonal Womenswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artless-forevers-fall-25.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Modern Sport-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wardrobing.md)