Trend – Pleats

Spring – typically associated with soft shades, flowing pieces and the (in)famous floral print – has taken on a much bolder and fashion forward persona this year. SS 14/15 collections everywhere have taken a daring turn with pieces being structured and boxier than ever before.

Pleats, especially the razor sharp knife pleat, have made their stamp across labels and women's wardrobes around the globe. Gone are the days where pleats were only worn by high school girls, in various shades of plaid to make the uniform staple all the more cringe-worthy. Whether they are seen in the form of a pleated skirt (the chic, adopted cousin of the plaid version of course) or as feature at the bottom of dresses, shirts or crops, this style trend has become a must-have for the warmer seasons.

Australian label, Dion Lee, has been a leader in this trending style with their 2014 fall collection including pieces in both black and powder pink. With the pleats already in next season's designs, it looks like they'll be a part of the fashion world for a while to come!