# Darkly Villainous Womenswear The Preen Fall 2014 Fashions Aren't Afraid to Show Their Dark Side By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preen-fall-2014 References: [style.mtv](http://style.mtv.com/2014/02/18/preen-star-wars-darth-vader-london-fashion-week/) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2014RTW-PREEN) One of the most unmissable parts of the Preen Fall 2014 runway show at London Fashion Week was the [patterned dresses and blouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) sent down the runway with the menacing helmeted head of Darth Vader on them. The looks were bold and fairly utilitarian, but the imprinted Vader faces were a totally unexpected addition to the collection. Looking around the face of the [sci-fi villain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection), the garments were made up of tessellating and tumbling cube patterns, plus a few brights like oranges and reds. Some of the models even sported outrageous furry flap hats, but it was difficult to compete with Darth Vader's iconic headpiece. Just like this Preen by Thornton Bregazzi show, for Fall/Winter 2014 Rodarte sent a number of [Star Wars-inspired looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-endor-collection) down the runway — geek is definitely chic this season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi Fashion:** Exploring the integration of science fiction elements into fashion, creating unique and unexpected design combinations. - **Geek Chic:** Embracing the popularity of geek culture and incorporating it into high-end fashion, appealing to a niche market of consumers. - **Iconic Collaborations:** Partnering with iconic brands or characters to create limited-edition fashion collections, generating buzz and attracting new customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the influence of popular culture and sci-fi elements to create innovative and attention-grabbing designs. - **Entertainment:** Collaborating with fashion designers to integrate iconic characters or concepts into clothing, expanding the brand presence beyond traditional mediums. - **Marketing and Branding:** Utilizing unique collaborations and unexpected design combinations to create buzz and attract new customers, effectively promoting the brand and increasing sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Forest Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endor-collection.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md)