# Wild Western Womenswear The Chanel Pre-Fall 2014 Collection Plays with Cowboy Motifs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-pre-fall-2014 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2014PF-CHANEL) & [chanel](http://www.chanel.com/en_CA/fashion/collections/fall-winter-2013-14-pre-collection.html) Whether it’s collections are centred around inspiration that is based on underwater ethereal or globe-trotting chic, [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clairvoyance-makeup) always commits to a theme and this is absolutely evident in the Chanel Pre-Fall 2014 collection. The collection is filled with fringed detailing, feathers, native-inspired patterns and prints that are reminiscent of striped horse saddle blankets. When you think “[Wild West](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chrome-collection),” the colors that come to mind are perfect for fall — dusty browns, leathers and denim. The gorgeous collection has a wide range of silhouettes and colors, but the theme is not lost on any of them. An updated version of the [classic Chanel suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-spring-2025) can be caught in a few spots in the collection too, with a longer skirt and paired boots, of course still looking as chic as ever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Western-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable and eco-friendly materials for Western-inspired fashion. - **Fringed Detailing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new technology or techniques to incorporate fringed detailing in different types of clothing. - **Native-inspired Patterns:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using AI and machine learning to create personalized native-inspired patterns for fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating wearable technology into Western-inspired fashion to enhance functionality. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative textiles that mimic the look and feel of traditional Western materials. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing virtual try-on technology to allow customers to see how Western-inspired clothing looks on them before making a purchase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Vibrant Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-happy-socks.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Clairvoyance-Inspired High-End Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clairvoyance-makeup.md) - [Vibrant Upscale Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-spring-2025.md) - [Chromatic Cowgirl-Inspired Nail Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chrome-collection.md)