# Ethereal Fall Fashion Jessica Alba is a Vision in Lace and Feathers for Marie Claire UK By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethereal-fall-fashion References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/jessica-alba-fall-dress-styles-david-roemer-marie-claire-uk/) & [marieclaire](http://www.marieclaire.co.uk) The ethereal fall fashion showcased throughout the latest Marie Claire UK issue shows that women don't have to adopt darker colors as the weather cools. Instead, they can remain light and delicate in seasonal way with the use of long sleeves, richer colors and, of course, a ton of feminine textures. From lace to [feathers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers), the ethereal fall fashion featured in the September 2014 cover story was shot by photographer David Roemer of [Atelier Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana). It stars the stunning Jessica Alba, who has been doing covering the magazine circuit in anticipation of her upcoming blockbuster movie, 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For." She was styled by Jayne Pickering in pieces from the Prabal Gurung, Marchesa and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Ethereal Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create delicate and light designs even during colder seasons. - **Feminine Textures:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to produce fabrics with more feminine textures and richness. - **Richer Colors:** Opportunity for cosmetic companies to create makeup products in richer tones for the fall season. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate delicate and light designs into their fall collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can produce fabrics with more feminine textures and richness for the fall season. - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetic companies can create makeup products in richer tones for the fall season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Elevated Fall Basics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alyson-eastman.md) - [Seasonal Womenswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artless-forevers-fall-25.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md)