# Armored Leather Apparel Emilia Wickstead's Fashion Collection Features Tough Silhouettes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilia-wickstead References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/fall-2014-ready-to-wear/emilia-wickstead/) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/EWICKSTEAD/seasons/) The Emilia Wickstead Fall 2014 runway collection is a striking departure from the flirty feminine silhouettes and poppy colors that the designer usually sends down the runway. This time around, the [dark fashion collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) features tough outfits that seem to take subtle inspiration from armor. This is most notable in a [long leather coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb) that looks like something out of the Matrix, in addition to another long black coat that was punctuated by Swarovski crystals around the seam lines. Also bringing its inherent toughness to the collection was a [snake skin pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection), although it was refreshingly contrasted with a few bright pops of bright citrusy orange colors and floral patterns, bringing some much-needed lightness to the collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 2% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tough Silhouettes:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry with designs that incorporate tough, armor-inspired silhouettes. - **Dark Fashion Collection:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional fashion norms with a collection that deviates from feminine silhouettes and incorporates darker aesthetics. - **Bright Pops of Color:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional fashion color palettes by incorporating unexpected, vibrant pops of color in designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to explore a shift towards tough, armor-inspired silhouettes and darker aesthetics. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods industry to incorporate designs with tough silhouettes and dark aesthetic elements, appealing to consumers looking for edgier products. - **Textile and Leather:** Opportunity for the textile and leather industry to innovate and develop fabrics and materials that can mimic the armored look while providing comfort and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Coordinated Leather Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection.md)