# Body-Augmenting Womenswear The Mark and Estel Fall 2014 Fashions Play with Masculine Elements By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-and-estel-fall-2014 References: [globalgrind](http://globalgrind.com/2014/02/07/nyfw-mark-estel-fall-winter-2014-collection-runway-show-photos-review/) & [markandestel.us](http://markandestel.us.com/) While Mark and Estel’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection centered around the “New World,” the Mark and Estel [Fall 2014 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1) takes a step back into the “Old World.” The looks blend [masculine elements into the womenswear garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take), which can be seen in [militaristic detailing on coat dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) and on one really interesting torso plate that featured a leather-like set of abs. A second leathery torso piece popped up later in the runway show, this time extending up and over the model’s shoulders, creating a wing-like effect. However, masculinity didn’t totally dominate the show — gaps in between hemlines revealed peeks of skin and tipped over hats created a mysteriously feminine allure. One model bore a striking resemblance to Carmen Sandiego, with her wide-brimmed hat and signature red, adding to the mystery of it all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Masculine Elements in Women's Fashion:** Integrating traditionally masculine design features into women's clothing offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Militaristic Detailing in Womenswear:** Incorporating military-inspired details into women's garments presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Feminine Mysteriously Allure:** Creating mysteriously feminine allure by combining masculine and feminine elements in fashion opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating masculine elements and militaristic details into women's clothing. - **Design:** The design industry has an opportunity to disrupt traditional gender norms by creating garments that blend masculine and feminine elements. - **Retail:** The retail industry can capitalize on the trend of blending masculinity and femininity in fashion by offering a range of clothing options that cater to diverse customer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md)