# Layered Textural Fashions The Carven Pre-Fall 2013 Collection Mixes Materials and Silhouettes By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carven-prefall-2013 References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2013/01/08/big-mixing-for-carvens-pre-fall-2013-collection/) & [carven](http://carven.com/cms/store) The Carven Pre-Fall 2013 collection is an intermix of color, textures and layering techniques. The outerwear heavy line-up boasts some exuberant pieces and tons of youthful sporty silhouettes. Parisian label Carven has made a name for itself as a hip and contemporary brand. The 2013 pre-fall collection is clad with a distinct [affinity for layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-layering-lines). Fabulous looks include a lengthy [motorcycle style jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) with zippers and a fluffy fur collar accompanied with navy-hued tights and Mary Janes. Additionally, there is an over-sized pale blue coat with a matching scarf paired with a silk teal dress, navy knee highs and the same shoes as the first look mentioned. The Carven Pre-Fall 2013 collection is a lesson in layering and demonstrates the brand's ability to fuse outfits together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Layering Techniques:** Opportunity for designers and fashion brands to create innovative layering techniques that mix materials and textures. - **Youthful Sporty Silhouettes:** Opportunity for athleisure brands to create sporty silhouettes that are both comfortable and stylish. - **Mixing Materials and Colors:** Opportunity for textile and fabric industries to develop new materials and color combinations for fashion designers to create unique and vibrant looks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to explore and incorporate layered textural fashions into their collections. - **Textile and Fabric:** Opportunity for textile and fabric industries to develop new materials and color combinations for fashion designers to create unique and vibrant looks. - **Athleisure:** Opportunity for athleisure brands to create sporty silhouettes that are both comfortable and stylish. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.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) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Future-Forward Layering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md)