# Dark Domineering Womenswear The Kaufmanfranco Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection is Rich By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-02-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaufmanfranco-fall-2013 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2013RTW-KFRANCO) & [kaufmanfranco](http://www.kaufmanfranco.com/) The Kaufmanfranco Fall 2013 ready-to-wear collection is fierce, fashion forward and for powerful women seeking to make a statement. The heavily black collection is domineering from start to finish. The stylish and tough series was decked out in leather, lavish furs and subtle rich trimmings. The runway show depicted models strutting down the catwalk with harsh hair and make-up, keeping in line with the dominatrix vibe of the collection. Highlights from the powerful and seductive line-up include a plunging neckline mini-dress and chic leather skirts. Stunning accessories from the collection include draped fur scarfs, chunky leather boots and dramatic open-toe knee high boots. The Kaufmanfranco Fall 2013 ready-to-wear collection is dark, ominous and oozes female dominance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 82% | 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 - **Fierce Womenswear:** Opportunity for creating bold and empowering fashion designs that cater to powerful women. - **Leather Fashion:** Potential for innovative designs incorporating leather in unique and stylish ways. - **Dominatrix Vibe:** Opportunity to explore edgy and provocative fashion styles inspired by the dominatrix aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation potential exists in creating avant-garde and daring womenswear collections. - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for high-end brands to incorporate dominatrix-inspired elements in their designs and appeal to a bold and powerful consumer base. - **Accessories:** Potential to develop unique and statement-making accessories that complement fierce womenswear looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.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) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md)