# Futuristic Goth Lookbooks The BLACK’D Fall/Winter 2014/2015 Collection is Darkly Demure By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-27 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackd References: [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/dejandespotovic) & [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com) The BLACK’D Fall/Winter 2014/2015 collection embodies a darkly demure visual vibe. The gothic womenswear catalog paints a bold vision of our future and pairs and [all-black wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) with a platinum blonde coif and black lipstick cosmetics. The NYC label was founded by designer Dejan Despotovic who fist made waves for a modernist shirt design that gained popularity among fans and fashion critics. The BLACK'D Fall/Winter 2014/2015 collection highlights [structured silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) that are accented with sheer panel accents and cut-out elements. Furthermore, the collection references the designer's iconic shirt looks with subtle undertones that are a nod to menswear. Dejan is based in New York, United States and is a graduate from the DTM College For Design, Textiles And Marketing in Belgrade, his home town. Image Credit: notjustalabel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The rise of futuristic goth fashion can inspire the development of new materials and clothing designs that incorporate dark aesthetics in a unique and innovative way. - **Gothic Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The popularity of black lipstick cosmetics and edgy hairstyles opens up possibilities for the creation of new beauty products and hairstyling techniques that cater to the gothic aesthetic. - **Modernist Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The incorporation of menswear elements in womenswear presents an opportunity to design gender-neutral fashion pieces that redefine traditional clothing norms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The BLACK'D Fall/Winter 2014/2015 collection showcases a unique gothic fashion style, which can inspire designers to create innovative and avant-garde clothing lines. - **Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The gothic beauty trend, characterized by black lipstick and edgy hairstyles, can drive the development of unconventional beauty products and create new market segments. - **Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The darkly demure visual vibe of the BLACK'D collection can encourage textile manufacturers to explore new materials and fabric finishes that align with the futuristic goth aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md)