# Edgy Jewel-Toned Fashion The Phillip Lim Fall Collection Is Chock Full of Colorblocking By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillip-lim-fall References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/phillip-lim) & [31philliplim](http://www.31philliplim.com/collections/tags/womens/ready-to-wear/fall-winter-2014/lookbook/content/view) Although the cooler seasons often signal people to dress darker as the days get shorter and nights get longer, that is not at all the case when it comes to the Phillip Lim Fall 2014 collection. The designs might be considered dark and edgy, but there is a range of [rich and vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities) used throughout that will keep wardrobes alive with the spirit of summer for some time yet. What makes the Phillip Lim Fall 2014 collection particularly special is the mixing of hues. As [Refinery29](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-duty-by-lazy-skincare) writes, "According to Lim's color philosophy, you can mix your purples with your camels, your teals with your khakis, and your pinks with your maroons without looking like you just dove head-long into a [MOMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-sock) experiment." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorblocking Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating unique color combinations and patterns in fashion designs. - **Vibrant Fall Fashion:** Opportunities exist to incorporate bold and vibrant colors into traditionally darker fall fashion. - **Mixing Hues in Fashion:** Innovation can be found in experimenting with unconventional color combinations in fashion designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Designers and retailers can explore new ways to incorporate vibrant colors and color mixing into their collections. - **Art:** Artists and museums can draw inspiration from the mixing of hues in the Phillip Lim Fall 2014 collection to create unique color compositions and exhibits. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can develop new fabrics and materials that allow for seamless blending of vibrant colors in fashion designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Couture Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md)