# Tomboyish Glam Safari Collections The Balmain Fall 2014 Runway Collection is Rihanna-Inspired By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-03-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmain-fall-2014 References: [fashionista](http://fashionista.com/2014/02/rihanna-balmain-fall-2014-review/) & [balmain](http://www.balmain.com/campagne-balmain-printemps-ete-2014/) Looking like fashion icon Rihanna has just become seamlessly easy with the new Balmain Fall 2014 runway collection. Everything about the Balmain Fall 2014 runway collection screams of Rihanna's tomboyish, sexy and flashy style. Known to be a muse of sorts to designer Olivier Rousteing, the pop star is not only a major inspiration to the designer but also the current face of the brand. The new collection is all about safari with a lot of olive hues, front-pocketed utilitarian jackets and cargo pants -- and of course a touch of leopard and zebra prints to keep it Rihanna-authentic. The designer was able to turn [safari into high-fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection) by adorning the pieces with luxe leathers, opulent silks and gold chain inlays. The collection features fit-and-flair tops and dresses, body-hugging skirts, [slouchy leather jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection), loose jumpsuits and woven rope dresses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rihanna-inspired Collections:** Fashion brands continue to create collections inspired by Rihanna's unique style. - **Safari-inspired Fashion:** Safari-inspired fashion continues to be a hot trend for designers. - **Utilitarian Fashion:** Designers are adding utilitarian elements to their collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can continue to create Rihanna-inspired collections and incorporate utilitarian and safari-inspired fashion into their designs. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of Rihanna's style and the safari trend by offering similar styles and designs. - **Celebrity Branding Industry:** Businesses that specialize in celebrity branding can leverage Rihanna's influence by partnering with her or other celebrities to create collections inspired by their personal styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md) - [Vibrant Collaborative Geometric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roksanda-1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md)