# Silver-Centered Fashion Lines The J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2014 Collection is Easy and Opulent at Once By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-mendel-prefall-2014 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/lookbook/b--j-mendel-pf-14-look-book-68038.html) & [jmendel](http://www.jmendel.com/) The J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2014 collection shakes up the [monochromatic palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) that is extremely popular for this season by replacing white with silver. Although it continues to adheres to this current fashion fad, the collection manages to stand out beautifully. Of course, this is due in large part to the [sculptural shapes and stunning patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025) worked into the line as well. Inspired by the 'spring girl,' the designer notes about the J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2014 collection, "So there’s a lot of play between light and heavy fabric." There are also some vibrant hints of color thrown into the mix in the form of a mustard coat with fur trimmings and rich red gown. Overall, the line strikes a balance between [easy silhouettes and opulent fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall) to appeal to many urban women. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 52% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Silver-centered Fashion Lines:** Fashion designers are incorporating silver into their collections, creating a new trend in the fashion industry with an opportunity for innovative fabric treatments and metallic accessories. - **Play Between Light and Heavy Fabric:** Designers are experimenting and creating a compelling trend with mixtures of delicate and sturdy pieces in their collections, including opportunities for fashion technological advancements. - **Vibrant Hints of Color in Fashion:** Fashion designers are experimenting with richer color tones to create more excitement and create an opportunity for cutting-edge color applications and fabric treatments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands are the ones most affected by these trends, as they are in the business of designing, producing, and promoting fashion products. - **Textiles:** These trends represent opportunities for textile companies to develop new kinds of fabrics that incorporate silver and heavier/lighter weave types, supporting the fashion sector's current demands. - **Jewelry:** The trend for silver-centered fashion lines also creates an opportunity for innovative metallic accessories and jewelry designs that can incorporate the new fashion trend of metallic hues. ## 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) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md)