# Subdued Street Corner Lookbooks The Givenchy Pre-Autumn 2013 Collection is Effortlessly Chic By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-01-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/givenchy-preautumn References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2013/01/10/givenchy-pre-autumn-2013/) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/collections/pre-fall-2013/givenchy/review/) [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mask-fit-red-cushion) Pre-Autumn 2013 kept it simple with an extra step of amped-up class for the women's collection. Choosing fabrics in subdued, yet effortlessly elegant blacks, camels and whites, designer Raf Simons chose to create a collection that is primarily made up of [long black silk dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey), intricate geometric patterns and mid-length dresses adorned with embellishments. The newest line is one with an array of both day and night wear looks. Elegant [cashmere geometric sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits) with black slacks would be the perfect day time look, while a long silk taffeta dress adorned with a slit on its side would look fabulous as a red carpet look. Hubert Givenchy, who was the original founder patriarch of the fashion house, may be long gone, but the newest designer has kept his name -- and his effortless and chic style -- intact with the newest Givenchy Pre-Autumn 2013 collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Effortlessly Chic Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create collections that prioritize simplicity and elegance while also incorporating intricate geometric patterns and embellishments. - **Subdued Color Palettes:** Opportunity to explore the use of restrained colors like blacks, camels, and whites to create sophisticated and timeless looks. - **Day-to-night Wear:** Opportunity for designers to create versatile clothing that can be easily transitioned from daywear to red carpet-worthy looks. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Designers can capitalize on the trend by creating clothing lines that embody effortless chic while incorporating geometric patterns and embellishments. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity to produce fabrics in subdued color palettes like blacks, camels, and whites to cater to the demand for elegant and timeless fashion. - **Event and Red Carpet Styling:** Professionals in event styling can leverage the trend by offering versatile day-to-night looks to clients for various occasions and red carpet appearances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Effortless Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/szane-fall-2025.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md)