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Fashion Week Trends Your Home Will Wear Well
Spring 2014's ready-to-wear clothing collections aren't just for wardrobes
New York Fashion Week feels like it's been going on for a month, but the tents are finally empty, and those of us who didn't have a coveted front-row seat can sift through the thousands of runway shots and analyze the trends American designers have created for spring 2014.
Can it work in a room? For sure. The built-in curved sofa in this color-blocked San Francisco pied-à-terre has deep chocolate accents like the trim on the previous dress, while the lacquered white helps it all stand out, just as the runway did in the show.
The Trend: Peekaboo
Ethereal whites and sheer fabrics also appeared at many of the shows, including Tory Burch's and Lacoste's (shown).
Ethereal whites and sheer fabrics also appeared at many of the shows, including Tory Burch's and Lacoste's (shown).
The Trend: Not-So-Heavy Metals
Many a metallic fabric was seen on the runway, mostly softened by light cream. Garish golds gave way to softer gold and champagne.
Many a metallic fabric was seen on the runway, mostly softened by light cream. Garish golds gave way to softer gold and champagne.
Can it work in a room? Absolutely. The inspiration is glamour but not all-out bling-bling. It's elegantly restrained.
Pick up metallics on mirror and picture frames, lamps and chandeliers, then tone the look down with cream and taupe fabrics and wood accent pieces.
Pick up metallics on mirror and picture frames, lamps and chandeliers, then tone the look down with cream and taupe fabrics and wood accent pieces.
Step 2: As you gain some confidence at mixing flowers and geometric prints, experiment with throw pillows, which aren't a big commitment.
The Trend: Knot Happening
A few chunky knits showed up, and they had a macramé-like look to them over at Tommy Hilfinger.
A few chunky knits showed up, and they had a macramé-like look to them over at Tommy Hilfinger.
Can it work in a room? I don't hate to say I told you so. Macramé is back!
... in a range of color palettes.
Can it work in a room? Of course. Where do you think the designers got the idea? Don't be afraid to mix abstract art into transitional and traditional rooms.
The Trend: Black and Blue
Blues were brilliant at Fashion Week, with electric shades of deep cobalt and purplish blues mixing with black accents.
Blues were brilliant at Fashion Week, with electric shades of deep cobalt and purplish blues mixing with black accents.
Can it work in a room? Absolutely. You don't have to worry about the room's looking like a big bruise when you use black as a smaller-dose accent color.
The Queen of the Trends
Deep blue with black, brilliant orange hues and an abstract print all came together and look smashing on the divine Ms. D.V.F.
Deep blue with black, brilliant orange hues and an abstract print all came together and look smashing on the divine Ms. D.V.F.
Can it work in a room? If you're careful and you know what you're doing, yes. Start with your neutrals and amp up the bold colors one piece at a time. Just keep asking yourself, What would Diane von Furstenberg do?
Tell us: Are any looks from this week's fashion shows inspiring decor ideas for you? Please let us know in the Comments section.
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Tell us: Are any looks from this week's fashion shows inspiring decor ideas for you? Please let us know in the Comments section.
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