# Pleated Leather Collection Martina Spetlova's Fall/Winer 2013 Line Features Color Blocked Pleats By Marica Zottino | Published 2013-05-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-blocked-pleats References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/martina-spetlova-fw-2013/) & [martinaspetlova](http://www.martinaspetlova.com/AW-2013) Though a bit unconventional, [color blocked pleats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plissade) are what makes Martina Spetlova's Fall/Winter 2013 collection so interesting. The texture gives the garments an ethereal yet structural and very distinctive look, demonstrating that it's hip and easy to add a touch of freshness and originality to the archetypal idea of [winter looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-winter).The palette ranges from basic black and whites to light and slightly acid pastels, playing in contrast with volumes, which are somehow [minimal and severe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2). The lookbook accompanying the collection is decidedly minimalist, and allows the clothes to speak for themselves. The results are very feminine and peculiar looks, ideal for standing out in a gray-hued crowd on a cold winter day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color Blocked Pleats:** Exploring unconventional color blocking techniques in pleated designs to create unique and distinctive clothing. - **Ethereal and Structural Textures:** Blending ethereal and structural textures in clothing to create a feminine and distinctive look. - **Minimalist Lookbooks:** Using minimalist lookbooks to highlight the design and allow the clothes to speak for themselves. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with unconventional color blocking and textures in pleated designs. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Opportunity for retailers to offer distinctive and unique pleated clothing designs with color blocking and interesting textures. - **Photography and Creative Services:** Opportunity for photographers and creative services to collaborate with fashion designers to create minimalist lookbooks that showcase the clothing effectively. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Coordinated Leather Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Heritage Winter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-winter.md) - [Minimal Stone Wall Motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2.md)