# Darkly Feminine Fashion The Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2014 Collection Focuses on Ebony Ensembles By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-prefall-2014 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/lookbook/b--vera-wang-pf-14-look-book-67989.html) & [verawang](http://www.verawang.com) Although there is the occasional olive green and deep blue peeping throughout the [Vera Wang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-roses) Pre-Fall 2014 collection, overall the [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-marketplace) elegant ensembles are created in all-black fabrics. As [WWD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightening-and-depuffing-eye-cream) points out, these pieces could have easily been plucked out of the designer's own closet. Chic and feminine with a subtle menswear twist here and there, the designs are perfect for powerhouse women who want to look the part they play. Ranging from delicate to tough, the Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2014 collection has everything from a sequined tulle tunic to a tough leather biker jacket, a deep V gown to a sleek parka. Although the cuts are refined, the use of black really gives the fashion line an edgy appeal that will speak particularly to urban women. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Dark Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create new fabrics and textiles that enhance the sleek and edgy appeal of all-black ensembles. - **Feminine Menswear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design new silhouettes and styles that bring a subtle menswear twist to chic and feminine garments. - **Urban Glam:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop fashion lines that combine elegance and edginess, catering to urban women who want to look powerful. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create new fashion lines that focus on dark, sleek, and edgy ensembles for urban women. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new fabrics and textiles that enhance the appeal of all-black fashion lines. - **Luxury Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Offer an exclusive selection of dark and powerful fashion pieces that cater to powerhouse women. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Fashion Icon Rosé Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-roses.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md)