# Darkly Feminine Fashion The Latest Valentino Pre-Fall Lookbook for Barneys Stars Marine Deleeuw By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darkly-feminine-fashion References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/marine-deleeuw-models-valentino-pre-fall-barneys/) & [barneys](http://www.barneys.com/) Darkly feminine fashion is central in the Valentino Pre-Fall 2014 collection. As though channeling her inner Wednesday from 'The Addams Family' or any female character from Tim Burton's impressive body of work, the designs offer the perfect way to transition from summer to autumn with ease. From lacy white tops with black collars to structured mini dresses with sleeves and studded leather purses, darkly feminine fashion has never looked better. Starring model Marine Deleeuw, the darkly feminine fashion is beautifully showcased in the latest Barney's lookbook, which focuses solely on Valentino. The Italian label is made all the more irresistible in this studio photoshoot, which juxtaposes full-body shots with closeups in order to give potential and returning customers detailed looks at everything. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Darkly Feminine Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporating edgy dark elements into traditionally feminine designs to create a unique and captivating fashion aesthetic. - **Transitioning From Summer to Autumn:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing versatile fashion pieces that seamlessly transition from one season to another, catering to the needs of modern consumers. - **Studio Photoshoots for Lookbooks:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Utilizing innovative photography techniques and layouts to present fashion collections in a visually compelling and immersive way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Experimenting with unconventional silhouettes and materials to redefine the fashion industry's perception of femininity. - **Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combining traditional and digital photography techniques to create captivating and experiential visuals for fashion campaigns. - **Retail:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporating immersive and interactive elements in retail spaces to enhance the customer experience and increase engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)