# Whimsically Futuristic Fashion The Mariapia Mineo SS14 Collection is Femininely Tough By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariapia-mineo-ss14 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/lookbook/b--mariapia-mineo-ss-14-look-book-57992.html) & [mariapiamineorbonmade](http://mariapiamineo.carbonmade.com/) [Futuristic fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) is often described as sleek and bold; the Mariapia Mineo SS14 collection is certainly the latter, but instead of the former it can be considered more whimsical and romantic. While there are structured elements to the designs, sheer and flowing fabrics are much more prevalent. Of course, the feminine accessories like floral crowns does add a certain amount of softness. Not to mention the pastel color palette. The Mariapia Mineo SS14 lookbook was shot on location at a [desert setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection), which helps to solidify the futuristic feel of the looks. The London-based fashion designer and illustrator clearly hopes to apocalyptic future won't mean the end of [feminine fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren). Of course, there are tough elements found in the Mariapia Mineo SS14 such as leather harnesses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Futuristic Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to merge the boldness of futuristic fashion with whimsical and romantic elements. - **Structured Vs Flowing Fabrics:** Innovative fabrics that combine structured elements with sheer and flowing materials for a unique fashion statement. - **Feminine Accessories in Futuristic Fashion:** Exploring the incorporation of feminine accessories like floral crowns in futuristic fashion to add softness and contrast. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Designers can tap into the demand for whimsical futuristic fashion by creating unique collections that merge boldness, romance, and structure. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop innovative fabrics that combine structured elements with sheer and flowing materials for futuristic fashion designers. - **Accessories Design:** Creating a market for feminine accessories that complement and contrast with the boldness of futuristic fashion designs, such as floral crowns and leather harnesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md)