# Bewitching Elizabethan Era Lookbooks The Alice + Olivia Fall 2014 Line is Inspired by Shakespeare By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-02-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alice-olivia-fall-2014 References: [nitrolicious](http://nitrolicious.com/2014/02/12/alice-olivia-stacey-bendet-fall-2014-presentation/) & [worldof.aliceandolivia](http://worldof.aliceandolivia.com/) The theme behind Stacey Bendet's Alice + Olivia Fall 2014 collection is simple, but brilliant. Bendet borrows from esteemed playwright William Shakespeare, naming the collection and accompanying lookbook 'Enchanted: A Midwinter Night's Dream.' Beyond riffing on the name of one of his most well-known plays, the collection also features looks that emerge from the style of the Victorian era. The intention behind the collection was to marry the conservative Victorian aesthetic with a more free-spirited, bohemian vibe. Filled with decadent fabrics (think velvet,) rich brocades, bold metallics and resplendent lace, the collection accomplishes a luxurious yet wearable vibe. The color palette takes on royal hues of emerald greens, regal reds and sapphire blues; however, their intensity is softened by whimsical butterfly motifs, lacy collars, ruffled sleeves and relaxed, slouchy trousers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Victorian-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create modern interpretations of Victorian-era clothing styles. - **Shakespearean-themed Collections:** Potential for brands to incorporate elements from famous plays into their fashion lines to appeal to literature enthusiasts. - **Luxury Bohemian Fashion:** Growing market for high-end clothing that combines the bohemian aesthetic with opulent materials and details. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can innovate by blending historical fashion styles with contemporary trends. - **Literature-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities for brands to create collections that cater to fans of classic literature and Shakespeare's works. - **High-end Retail:** Potential for luxury fashion brands to tap into the market demand for extravagant bohemian-inspired clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Enchanting Film-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-x-aldo.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Whimsical Harlequin-Patterned Décor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Dark Musical-Film-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz.md) - [Limited-Edition Film-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-collection.md)