# Edgy Veiled Runways The KTZ Spring/Summer 2014 Womenswear Collection is Monochromatic By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-11-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktz-springsummer-2014-womenswear References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/ktz-ss-14/) & [k-t-z](http://www.k-t-z.co.uk/) The KTZ Spring/Summer 2014 womenswear collection graced the runway stage during [London Fashion Week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). The striking line of [monochromatic garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) featured [oversized capes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection), maxi-dresses and hooded accessories. This avant-garde presentation defied tradition with its alluring mix of patterned textile prints and embellished elements that included a range of metal-made religious symbols, applied to headpieces and black leather garments. Showcasing both monochromatic and colored garments, the KTZ Spring/Summer 2014 womenswear collection was a fresh and modern translation of streetwear and cultural influences that were transformed into a line of bold and wearable apparel. Staying true to its eye-catching aesthetic, the brand appealed to a new generation of style stars including KTZ fan, pop star and fashion icon Rihanna. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Monochromatic Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional colorful runway presentation with a collection that focuses solely on a single color. - **Religious Symbolism:** Opportunity to incorporate unique religious symbolism into fashion designs and accessories. - **Cultural Streetwear:** Opportunity to fuse cultural influences and streetwear styles to create a bold and modern fashion line. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore new methods of incorporating religious symbolism and cultural streetwear into their clothing lines. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory designers to create unique headpieces and garments incorporating metal-made religious symbols. - **Runway Production:** Runway producers can experiment with monochromatic color schemes to bring a fresh look to traditional runway presentations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md) - [Elevated Grunge Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-to-mars.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md)