# Quirky Medieval-Inspired Fashion The Vivienne Westwood Spring 2014 Features Looks Fit for a Queen By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-02 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-spring-2014 References: [wwd](http://www.wwd.com/runway/spring-ready-to-wear-2014/review/vivienne-westwood?module=latest-articles) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2014RTW-VWESTWOOD) The Vivienne Westwood Spring 2014 featured a collection of [Medieval-inspired fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms). Westwood put her own spin on the fashion of the Middle Ages, featuring looks that ranged from peasant-chic to royal splendor. Models walked the runways outfitted in loose, drapey dresses, [lace capes, long tulle skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) and extravagant wreath-inspired headwear. The models even carried canes or wooden staphs, were splattered with mud and sported messy, super teased up-dos to really complete the look. The collection also retained Westwood’s penchant for fun and color with [vibrant floral patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection) emblazoned on several pieces and even a kitty tee shirt or two sneaking in there. Overall, viewing Westwood’s collection is sort of like stepping into a time capsule and gawking at the opulent, decadent fashion sense of the Chaucer era. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Medieval-inspired Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore incorporating historical elements into modern designs to create a new trend that blends the past with the present. - **Peasant-chic:** The fashion industry can embrace the beauty in simplicity and create fashion lines that capture the minimal and functional qualities of peasant clothing while still maintaining their luxurious touch. - **Opulent Fashion Sense:** The fashion industry can experiment with creating over-the-top, opulent designs that capture the extravagance of another time period and reflect current society's fascination with luxury. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can look to the past and incorporate historical elements into modern designs to create a new trend that is both nostalgic and fashion-forward. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate Medieval-inspired elements in event themes, such as the use of wreath-inspired headwear and extravagant decorations that transport guests to another era. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can create immersive experiences, such as Medieval-themed shows or performances, that allow audiences to witness the opulence and extravagance of another time period. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Collaborative Fashion-Centric Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-and-palace.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md)