Burlap-Look

This trend is a bit of an odd one. It involves various fabrications and finishes that evoke the feel of burlap. In these instances, the look is accomplished by several means; raw edges, linen fabrics in tan and beige, tweeds and bouclés in low-contrast neutrals, or knits with little or no variation in stitches.

Major Trend Alert: Tent Dresses

A huge trend for Summer 2015 is big, drapey tent dresses. They come in a variety of options; sleeveless, strappy, long sleeves... as well as lengths; above the knee, midi, and maxi... but the rest of the silhouette is virtually identical.

Major Trend Alert: Orange Appeal

Pantone may have declared marsala to be the color of the year, but one quick glance of the runways will tell you otherwise. It's been a while since we've seen a trend so big that nearly every major designer walked a look portraying it, and this year, there's no doubt, orange has stolen marsala's spotlight. From traffic cone to pumpkin, there's a shade for every skin tone -- just take a look:

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Leather on Leather (on Leather)

After last year's denim on denim (on denim) trend, it should come as no surprise that the trend of pairing similar or like fabrications would continue. For Fall 2015, this means... leather! 

Pump Up the Volume

Volume, bubble-shapes, and cocoon silhouettes are nothing new, but they're becoming more mainstream with companies like Gap and J.Crew offering up basic styles of their own. While the mall brands have picked up on the sweatshirt and coat parts of this trend, the runways continue to evolve the trend by playing more with the proportions of the pieces, as well as adding skirts, pants, and dresses to the mix. Below, our favorite picks from the runways.

Balenciaga

Guy Laroche

Isabel Marant

Jonathan Saunders

Lisa Perry

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marni

Norma Kamali

Stella McCartney

The Row

Thom Browne

Yeohlee

Summer 2015 trend prediction: Tie-backs

The mercury just dropped here in NYC and lots of people saw snow last night (!!!) but we're going to go ahead and report on this trend for Summer 2015 anyway! 

Tie-back tops are already popping up here and there, and we're predicting the trend will catch on in a big way for SS15. 

Fall 2015 Best-Of

While the major Spring 2015 fashion weeks are just barely wrapping up, it's hard to think about these styles when the weather here in NY is just starting to get crisp and ready for fall... And since fall is our favorite time of year, we're going to take this opportunity to look back at some of our favorites from the Fall 2014 RTW shows that took place earlier this year.

1. Most wearable: Adeam. We love everything about this; the feminine sihouette of the skirt done in a masculine fabrication, paired with a big trend for fall -- school girl blouses buttoned all the way to the top -- topped off and softened up with a fur jacket.

2. Best every day dress: Peter Jensen. We love this simple and classic silhouette with such a playful pattern that calls to mind Charlie Brown's iconic shirt.

3. Best going out outfit: Dion Lee. Fun and revealing without being too revealing.

4. Best alternative for a cocktail dress: Camilla and Marc

5. Best gown: While caftans were huge for summer, we still love them going into fall, especially with this luxe fabrication and rich color.

6. Best top: A.W.A.K.E. The color, the fabric, the fit, and the feathers. It's all perfection.

7. Best sweater: Barbara Bui. The over-sized cable knit and exaggerated proportions make this preppy staple fun, relevant, and modern.

8. Best pants: Jonathan Simkhai. Just such a great silhouette overall.

9. Best skirt: Rebecca Taylor. This quilted zip up mini is basically the epitome of this season.

10. Best outerwear: Agnona. The wave motif, black and navy combo, and oversized proportions are all big trends for fall.

Micro Trend: Graphic Shirt Dresses

They say "Once is a concept, twice is a coincidence, three times is a trend."

Micro Trend: A Sprinkling of Roses

Sometimes we notice trends that are specific to a look or silhouette -- in this case, flower appliques on dresses and formal wear. Since we're not seeing it in many other places, we're calling it a "micro trend", and keeping an eye on it to see if it expands to other places.

Current Obsession: Culottes and Loose Cropped Pants