# Retro Moroccan Lookbooks The JC/DC Pre-Collection FW 14/15 Exudes a North Africa Circa-1950 Feel By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcdc-precollection References: [knstrct](http://www.knstrct.com/fashion-blog/2014/3/5/in-memoriam-casablanca-1950) & [jc-de-castelbajac](http://jc-de-castelbajac.com/en/collections/collection-pre-ah-14-15) If you're looking to upgrade your look and add a little mystique, culture and sophistication to your wardrobe, then the JC/[DC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) Pre-Collection FW 14/15 line is what you need to get your hands on pronto. Paying homage to the past in a very present way, the French designer does a fascinating job on the JC/DC Pre-Collection FW 14/15 line. With contemporary looks that celebrate retro designs, the collection features dresses, jackets, tunics and coats. Inspired by his birthplace of Casablanca, Morocco, the designer adds exotic bronze, blue and turquoise hues to give the collection an [exotic desert look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection) that channels [North Africa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montauk-man) circa-1950. The impressive collection is made up of 22 pieces that harmoniously fuse Moroccan styles, geometries and tones with French ones to achieve this impeccable look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 26% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Incorporating vintage styles and designs into contemporary fashion to create a unique and nostalgic look. - **Cultural Fusion:** Blending different cultural elements and styles to create a modern and unique aesthetic. - **Exotic Color Palettes:** Using bold and vibrant colors inspired by ethnic cultures to add depth and character to designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Creating fashion designs that blend different cultural styles and influences for a unique and modern aesthetic. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating exotic and retro-inspired colors and patterns into interior design to create a unique and eclectic home decor style. - **Graphic Design:** Using retro and ethnic-inspired design elements to create modern and eye-catching graphics for branding and marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Fall-Ready Bejewelled Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacob-cohn.md) - [Centennial Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farah-archive-collection.md)