# Boyish Prep Girl Collections The Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2014 Collection Has Menswear Influences By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-minkoff-fall-2014 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2014RTW-RMINKOFF) & [wwd](http://www.wwd.com/runway/fall-ready-to-wear-2014/review/rebecca-minkoff) Although the [Rebecca Minkoff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-minkoff-x-wicked) Fall 2014 collection reverted to a tried-and-true theme—mixing menswear with womenswear styles—the results were simple, strong and still managed to bring some new twists to New York Fashion Week. Separates were a key part of this collection, since Minkoff noted that "it's about taking [menswear-inspired silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) and translating them into feminine colors and silhouettes." One of the styles that embodies some of these contrasts best were the blazers, [Oxford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florence-black-1) or otherwise, paired with flirty flowing dresses beneath. Minkoff also sent a ton of different bags down the runway, including one quilted blue belt bag, but hopefully this means fanny packs won’t be making a comeback unless they always look this good. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender-fluid Fashion:** Designers are blending traditionally masculine silhouettes and fabrics with feminine colors and designs, creating a gender-fluid aesthetic. - **Mix-and-match Separates:** The trend of pairings items that don't conventionally go together, like blazers and flowing dresses, is increasing in popularity. - **Fashionable Functionality:** Fashion is becoming more practical, with the inclusion of belt bags and other functional accessories on the runway. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to cater to a growing gender-fluid consumer base by creating unisex or gender-neutral clothing options. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the mix-and-match trend by encouraging customers to experiment with unconventional pairings and offering styling advice. - **Accessories:** There is a rising demand for fashionable, yet practical accessories like belt bags, signaling a new area for innovation and design within the accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Super Bowl Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-minkoff-x-wear.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Haute Home Shopping Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm-studio-x-rebecca-minkoff.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Debut Ready-to-Wear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mansur-gavriel-1.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md)