# Somber Metallic Fall Collections The Max Mara Fall 2014 Collection is All About Texture By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-mara-fall-2014 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/max-mara-fallwinter-2014-milan-fashion-week/) & [world.maxmara](http://world.maxmara.com/collection-maxmara) Keeping true to its [outwear signature collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line), the Max Mara Fall 2014 Collection once again gets it just right at its debut at Milan Fashion Week. Looking good when it's chilly isn’t as easy at it looks. What you need to make it work are certain staple pieces that will make both your style and life a lot easier. The pieces shown at the the Max Mara Fall 2014 runway collection fit that bill perfectly. Still on the brink of [elegant minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea), the fall line is all about [soft and rich textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits) and fabrics. Featuring ultra-luxe cardigans, tweed coats and metallic gold skirts, the collection keeps it interesting by using a sober color palette of gray, black and brown. So if you’re looking for something to mix and match, this fall line will not disappoint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Textured Clothing:** The use of rich textures and materials in clothing offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable fashion. - **Minimalistic Designs:** Minimalistic designs with a focus on quality materials can lead to disruptive innovation in the luxury fashion industry. - **Metallic Hues:** Incorporating metallic hues into clothing designs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the party and wedding fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The luxury fashion industry can innovate by incorporating minimalistic designs with a focus on quality materials and sustainability. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion is a growing industry and designers can innovate by incorporating textured materials in their clothing lines. - **Wedding and Party Fashion:** The use of metallic hues in clothing design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wedding and party fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [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) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md)