# Violet Velvet Fashions The Christopher Kane Pre-Autumn 2013 Collection is a Plush Dream By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-05 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christopher-kane-preautumn References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2013/01/03/christopher-kane-pre-fall-2013-collection/christopher-kane-10/) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Christopher_Kane/All) The Christopher Kane Pre-Autumn 2013 collection is a vision in velveteen. Kane takes cues from the explosion of the fabric on the fashion scene and reincarnates it into [glamorous apparel for women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). The collection is filled with hues of a rich violet bordering on blue. It consists of [stunning dresses, skirts, outrageous outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025) and custom-fit blouses. The clothes are luxurious, rich in color and are showstopper pieces. Articles like the cobalt-blue crushed velvet two piece suit and the full-length jacket in the same color are flirty, feminine, and exude dominance. Other highlights of the collection are flower embellished dresses, pleated puffy skirts and color-blocked two-tone dresses in strapless and sleeveless versions. The Christopher Kane Pre-Autumn 2013 collection is full of velveteen delights that are powerful, well-constructed, and pack a serious punch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Velveteen Resurgence:** The revival of velveteen in fashion presents an opportunity for brands to innovate and incorporate the plush fabric into their designs. - **Color-blocking Comeback:** The resurgence of color-blocking in Christopher Kane's collection presents a potential opportunity for brands to experiment with bold and innovative color combinations. - **Luxurious Show-stoppers:** The emphasis on luxurious, show-stopping pieces in Christopher Kane's collection presents an opportunity for brands to create standout, high-end apparel. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of velveteen resurgence and create innovative designs using the plush fabric. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of luxurious show-stoppers by incorporating such pieces in their inventory to cater to high-end clientele. - **Textile:** The resurgence in demand for velveteen presents an opportunity for textile companies to innovate and create sustainable, eco-friendly velvet alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md)