# Darkly Romantic Fairy-Tale Fashion Charlotte Ronson Fall 2014 Looks Were Inspired by an Old Book By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlotte-ronson-fall-2014 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2014RTW-CRONSON) & [wwd](http://www.wwd.com/runway/fall-ready-to-wear-2014/review/charlotte-ronson) The fairy-tale book 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' provided the inspiration for the Charlotte Ronson Fall 2014 collection that recently walked the runway at New York Fashion Week. Although black was a prominent color in the looks, they are only dark in color and not tone — as usual, Ronson delivered a collection that’s hip, feminine and wearable. Elements from the classic children’s book like the mention of poppies and the velvet of Little Lord Fountleroy’s suit work their way into the collection’s prints, fabrics and modernize attire from the 1800s into a modern, desirable womenswear collection. Ronson has seen huge commercial success in her work with [UNIQLO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-walls-collection), [JCPenney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-canon) and [Urban Outfitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurewise), so this latest collection is fit to bring more her way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fairytale-inspired Fashion:** Designers can look to classic children's stories for inspiration and incorporate magical elements into modern fashion. - **Modernizing Traditional Attire:** By taking vintage clothing and giving it a contemporary twist, designers can create unique and stylish pieces that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Dark and Wearable Fashion:** Designers can combine darker colors with feminine silhouettes to create fashion that is edgy but still approachable for everyday wear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and retailers can use fairy tales as a source of inspiration to create new and distinctive product lines. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend by stocking fairytale-inspired clothing and accessories to appeal to consumers. - **Publishing:** Publishers can create editions of classic children's books that come with accompanying fashion lines, tapping into the nostalgia and love of these stories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Luxury Storybook-Themed Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-riley.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md)