Trendspotting
Metallics
Spring/Summer 2014
One way of updating your wardrobe this season is with glossy silver and gold metallics that have been all the rage from runways to fashion editorials and red carpet events. This is your guide on Spring/Summer 2014's major metallic trend.
Gold Metallics on the Runway
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| It all began on the SS14 runways, where we were treated to lacquered gold looks in rich lamés, liquid silk dresses and foiled pleated skirts. Christopher Kane and Blugirl kept it subtle with pale shades, whilst DvF, Altuzarra, Reem Acra, Givenchy and Saint Laurent turned up the volume with high gloss looks that glistened like melted gold metal. |
Silver Metallics On the Runway
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| Designers provided an alternative to gold with polished silver dresses, seen at Altuzarra, Thakoon and Rochas. Roberto Cavalli presented slick metallic leather biker jackets, whilst Christopher Kane went holographic. Rachel Zoe and Zero Maria Cornejo took the pants route with laid back luxe. Proenza Schouler and Versace glimmered on with eye-catching evening gowns. |
Celebrities and Silver Metallics
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| Cate Blanchett (in Prada), Kate Bosworth (in Topshop) and Giovanna Battaglia had a head start in this popular trend, pictured out in gleaming silver leather. On the red carpet, Taylor Swift (wearing Gucci) and Kate Mara (in J.Mendel) were statuesque in fluid silvery gowns. |
Celebrities & the Gold Metallic Trend
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| We recently saw Lea Michele go molten gold in a glazed Altuzarra gown at the Met Gala. Sarah Hyland kept it short and shiny in Sass & Bide. Cate Blanchett (in Givenchy) and Jennifer Lopez (in Lanvin) both experimented with mixed bronze and gold coated outfits. Zendaya tried the metallic trend in a lustrous Gucci pantsuit. |
Metallics in Editorial
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| Fashion editors have also been endlessly promoting the metallic trend around the globe. From Top: Beth Edwards in a gold foil ruffled skirt by Dries van Noten for Cosmopolitan France. Marikka Juhler in chainmail Versace for Harper's Bazaar UK. Kate King in a gold lamé look for How to Spend It. Magdalena Frackowiack glows in Givenchy for Vogue China. Anja Rubik is varnished in Altuzarra for Vogue Russia. Joan Smalls dons a gold Givenchy gown in Elle Italia and two glossy Lanvin looks are showcased in Elle Russia. |
Get With the Trend
Try out the trend with a few of these well-priced looks which is sure to add a spark to your wardrobe. A glossy metallic dress or skirt can be toned down with a simple t-shirt and black biker jacket. Or start with simpler pieces like gleaming bags, flats and heels.
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| 1. Metallic gold skater dress $34 2. Contessa gold brocade dress $58 Nastygal.com 3. Y.A.S bronze leather biker jacket $210. 4. Eleven Paris faux gold leather skirt $135. 5. Mink Pink silver metallic smock dress $72 6. Gold foil pleated skirt $30. All looks besides 2 are available via Asos.com |
Metallic Inspiration
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| From Top: Gold asymmetrical slip dress $30 and Two-tone crossbody bag $32, both River Island.com. Steve Madden flat gold Mary-Janes $80. Gold wrap skirt $30 from H&M. Silver shimmer jumpsuit $44, Paisley print silver top $35, Silver faux leather metallic pencil skirt, $49, all three by Dorothy Perkins.com. Two-tone caged metal box bag $60 and gold jeggings $80, both from River Island.com. Watches by Michael Kors. Bottom Row: Gold wedge heels $90, River Island.com. Matt gold embroidered shorts $50 from H&M. White and Metallic heels $110 by Dorothy Perkins. White and Metallic clutch $4o from River Island. Silver flat loafers $35 from NastyGal.com |
Will you be trying out the Metallic Trend?
128 comments:
The metallic trend is definitely on fire! I've gotten a few metallic pieces in my wardrobe, I just need a pair of metallic pants ASAP!
xx,
Tania
http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com
These are such pretty dresses!
xx
I don't know if I love or hate this. I do know that it hates me! My skin at least. Metallics do not look nice on my pale skin!
SDMxx
www.daringcoco.com
Good day Sam! Awesome post. Definitely going to try it. That bronze leather biker jacket looks great!
Oooh, this trend is something I'm curious about...I'm not sure how I feel about it. Haha, it certainly looks cool though, and I think when done right it'll be fabulous!
The Dragonfruit Diaries
This trend is probably one of my favorite, and if one day, I find the same skirt as in the first pics.. *-*
Bisous !
Sofia
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Der Rock von Proenza Schouler haut mich jedes Mal um. Hätte ihn so gerne, weil es wirklich ein Hingucker ist.
Liebe Grüße
Tanja
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Me gusta esta tendencia. es más, tengo una falda dorada y estoy deseando ponermela!!
Besos
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Amazing post sweetie! I LOVE metallics! You've shared so many versatile and interesting styling ideas, I'm inspired :)
Take care,
Daniella xox
I really like metallic trend, but my fave is only silver *-*
Xxx princess
Carolina
www.theworldc.com
like this trend, both gold and silver!
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i am not such a huge fan of metallic trend, maybe in details, like belts etc. but I deff do not see myself in silver dress or skirt or something like that... Although, Cate B looks amazing, so...
I like metallic, but somehow I don't think they look good on me... shoes and bags yes, but the metallic skirt and pants I had I donated and the jacket is still hanging in my wardrobe for years... but I did like Joan Smalls dress on the cover of the magazine! denisesplanet com
Very trendy and stylish great selection.
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The metallic clothes are my new obsession!! Thanks for this amazing post! Kisses doll, have a nice day
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Hi Sam! I do like the trend for sure and also on make up. On clothes, I dont know if it could suit me, Id love to try some dresses or skirt. Here you gave me plenty of inspo, love the dress n.1 and the skirt n.4. How gorgeous is the dress worn by Taylor Swift! Happy Wed! xo
ohh now you know this is a trend i can get behind! if it's sparkly, shiny, glittery i LOVE IT LOL!!! love all the glamour!
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Great trend and thank you so much for your lovely thoughts on my past post!!
Deeply appreciate it ;)
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How funny, I just bought a pair of amazing silver heels and wrote a blog post about them yesterday! I looove the metallic trend, though I wish I was brave enough to wear a really bold silver dress... I'm going to a 'supernatural' themed party though soon, so I may have to invest in one and go as an alien princess hehe.
Have a wonderful wednesday! xx
I love that trend!
xx
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is sooooooooo amazing =)
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Really awsome trend. Loved the collage sweety :) http://mykindofjoy.blogspot.pt/
I'm loving those silver dresses, so cool!
I love this trend for it's streamlined look and modern feel! I wear alot of metallic sandals during the summer.
Rowena @ rolala loves
I love this trend! I bought a pair of golden sandals yesterday and I am in love with them. Kisses, Sam. I wish the best for the rest of the day:)
Such a greta selection dear!
kisses
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I'm loving this trend, Sam:) I don't think I can pull off the head-to-toe look, but I love the way Kate Bosworth interpreted the trend with that skirt and simple top.
This is one of my favorite trend!
Kisses
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I love this trend, tnx for sharing this fantastic selection!!!!
Happy wed darling!!!
I love this trend :)
Hi Sam! I have to admit that I'm not very fond of this trend. The only metallic item I've got is a gold dress that I have worn only twice. Things are different as far as shoes are concerned: I love metallic shoes and I'm happy I can wear them back this season.
Have a nice day, dear!
Oriana xx
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love how taylor swift looks in that dress! gorgeous!! i was quite into metallic apparels 2 years ago for a very brief period of time.
xoxo
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I'd try this trend in a blink! I have a metallic silver belted jacket with short sleeves that I've made some time ago, and it's just waiting for a chance to come out and play! I'd also love to get my hands on a silver pleated skirt this season! I also own a few pieces in metallic gold, but I've only worn them to formal events.
Many hugs to you, Sam!
Tany et La Mode
I am so excited to try out this metallic trend,loved the silver jumpsuit
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So in love with this trend!! I'll take one of everything on this post!!
<3 Shannon
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The metallic trend is my obsession this year. I really like it and your selection is amazing (as always my sweet Sam).
Love the last set <3 <3 <3
Kisses
Maggie D.
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Metallics are so much fun to wear.
Very nice selection.
XOXO*
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Such a chic trend! I love it!
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I am in love with this trend. But maybe one piece not from head to toe.
Beautetude
I'm a fan of this trend, I've got holographic sweatshirt and I'm dreaming about metallic slip-on sneakers. You made wonderful selection, these outfits and items are fabulous, especially this gold skirt from Asos and silver dress.
Kisses:)
Great post.=) I like this trend.
Wow, the first pic is amazing :)
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Love rhe gold metallic of the first set
As always a fantastic post
I have nothing metallic in my wardrobe but I am very tempted to get something this summer ;)
a pretty cool sommer trend, great post sweety!
happy day!
<3
I love metallics :) they go well with mostly anything
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It's a beautiful trend. Kisses!
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I´m not fan of metallics but the style is cute!
xx
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I love this trend, it's so beautiful
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I love this trend dear!!!
Kiss!
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I'm loving this metallic trend! Amazing looks you picked! =)
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Jess
That is one trend I can really get into! Love all the photos!
Let me know if you would like to keep in touch and follow one another.
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I've been noticing the metallic trend lately but I"m not sure I could rock it. Though I do love all the photos you shared - maybe one day, If I"m feeling brave lol
Miche from Buttons and Birdcages
Great metallic selection!
I have to admit that I'm not so keen on the whole metallic trend! It does look great on some people for special occasions like events and red carpets but I couldn't pull it off! xx
beautyvisions.blogspot.com
Love those metallic skirts! They are so fun and glamorous!
I can always count on your blog for fashion inspiration Sam!
<3
Emma
www.emmacristy.com
Kate Bosworth's look is my favourite, she looks so cool! But then she always does x
What a fab post! Love the metallic trend - can you tell me where you found the silver jumpsuit?
Zahra
www.lovezahra.com
Love it and wear!
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Gorgeous Sam! I've been noticing bits of this metallic integrated into peoples wardrobes here in New York and I'm loving it. It makes an otherwise normal outfit pop! I also saw a lot of bloggers wearing it during NYFW in February too. I need to find my key piece for the season.
Meag xx
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Hi Sam. thanks for the being fashion explores head ups here, I will keeping in mind to dig it to my closet, where was I kept them.
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Have a lovely night pretty girl.
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I think a metallic slip dress with the traditional lace bits would be pretty amazing!
I love this trend, I already posted a metallic look inspired by Roberto Cavalli AW14 few months ago. I love all the models and celebrities wearing metallic gold, its one of my favourite colour. The Chanel Cruise collection was amazing, love all the dresses and the styling is perfect, Karl never fails to deliver. So many stylish guests dressed elegantly too, their style is so inspiring indeed. How about you do you like the chanel cruise collection? Have a great day Sam!! xo
This is such an amazing trend, I just loove gold metallics!
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I'm so in love with this trend, so pretty. ;-)
Lovely greets Ness
Metallics reinvent themselves season after season and they add instant glamour to every look! Excellent selection, dear!! :)
xx
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I have never been one for metallic as I always think they look too space-agey for me. But the pictures you have make metallic look super glamorous and not like aliens;p Thank you for sharing as always!
xo Olivia
I quite like this trend, in fact I own some silver metalic shorts, and you've probably seen my adored metalic bag, but I don't think I would go overboard buying metalic garments. Thanks so much for your sweet comments Sam.
xoxoxo
Absolutely love this trend but I go a little conservative with it and just use accents pieces! :-)
Already been and always a fan of metallic pieces. I love the vibrant look of it. Very solid and glamorous too.
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it looks great on the runway and in editorials, but I would probably wear metallics on my feet or accessories. cool concept, though!
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I probably have only 2 metallic pieces in my closet. This is a great post. Inspires me to buy more metallic pieces.
Have a great week ahead!
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loving all the metallic!!
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Hey Sam..
Love this! J Lo looks amazing.
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dawn
Metallic trend is so hot!!!
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I adore metallic trends! They're so perfect for practically any event, or any time of the day. I just love how they catches so many attention. :)
Take care always, love Christine ~ xo
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the first photo is very stunning!
Loads of kisses baby <3
Carolina
www.theworldc.com
Im loving the golden dresses! Sarah Hyland looks gorgeous!
xoxo
Novelstyle
definitely love metallic trend! :)
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love the inspiration doll. happy day. xo
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Such an awesome trend!
♥
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Lovely collection!
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I love metallics trend, even if I still didn't try it!
You've gave me may nice ideas!
Taylor swift looks stunning!!! :D
xxx
S
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I need a silver skirt!!! Love it so much!!!
xoxo
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I love metallics ! All is amazing ^^
Kisses
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Wish you a great evening babe!
kiss
http://www.milanotime.net
I love the metallic trend! I think is a little bit daring and fun! I love when I see it on dresses and skirts :) Great inspiration!
XOXO
Milu
www.hellolupi.blogspot.com
OOh, metalics in editorials look stunning in this compilation, Sammie :)
Edita
www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk
I love this trend! Beautiful selection of dresses!
www.alessandrastyle.com
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This blog is amazing;)
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The Metallics in Editorial are stunning!!
xx
I have never met a metallic I didn't love. Seriously, it is my go to neutral, my pop of color, my something special… I love metallic! Great roundup of images- I think you've only inspired me further…
Love this trend!
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hi Sam! how are you doing? i hope good:)
i love the metallic looks! but don't have anything in my wardrobe... i would love to try out some silver pointy heels, i think that would be something i would wear:)
have a beautiful evening!
lots of love xx
Amazing selection, dear!
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I'm loving silver metallics!
I love this selction <3
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I like small bits of metallic. A skirt. A shoe. These are nice. Too much and you start looking like a disco ball. HAHAHAHA
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Such a cool, fun trend! I love to add in little metallic elements to a look. :)
-Ashley
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i love metallics <3 they are so bold and trendy! That skirt in the first picture is to die for
Alexa <3
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Metallic trend is one of my favorite trends! I have one sweater that has silver elements in it & I wear it really often! My favorite piece from your collage is that gold asymetric skirt, I can only imagine the many outfit possibilities with it! :)
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I really like this trend :)
I have been searching for heels in a metallic silver for ages kind of ;)
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Dear Sam I have a silver pleated skirt, need courage to wear it indeed. xo
i would totally rock the gold skater dress with some vans to keep it from being to glammed up
xo jac
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gorgeous guide! :) my favourite has to be Rochas silver metallic
I am a gold person so I love all of those looks!!
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I have to admit dear Sam, I have a weakness for this trend although I remember so well that I have already worn this look in the early 90s when I own a silver parka which I paired with a silver faux mini leather skirt, a silver sweater and silver Doc Marten inspired shoes :) My favourites are the Silver Metallics On The Runway and The Celebrities and Silver Metallics. Wish you a happy start into the weekend!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Amazing trend <3
xoxo
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I like it! Especially on gold and bronze hues! Awesome :)
myBiscoto
i really love this trend, the skirt in the first picture is to die for .
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I love this trend for the night. It looks fabulous. I prefer gold to silver though.
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Love the first photo :)
Kiss
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Your metallic selections Sam looks so stylish and great. I prefer to wear the silver though.
oohh I love the metalic tendency
kss
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I'm just in love with this post - everything is so on point! As you may already know, I am a huge metallics fan! I love celebrities' take on it, especially J-Lo, and your picks are absolutely wonderful. I need that gold metallic skater dress!!
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That bronze leather biker is aweeesome, I'd definitely love to rock this trend with that beaut!
Tara x
i love em so much !! i am a gold person :) xx
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Metallics are always good in the summer and I like both silver or gold paired with white. Plenty of inspiration here but I would opt for a simple pair of flats or a clutch as a nod to the trend. I love those silver flats at the end of the post.
Thanks so much for sharing Sam, I absolutely love the look of your wish list, packed with so many amazing pieces, each so stunning and original. <3
I really adore the first picture, the metallic against the glimmering sea is so beautiful! I love the metallic trend; I think it can work any season, and for summer it's a nice alternative to the florals and pastels that always come back.As a matter of fact I've just splurged on a silver satchel, so I'm definitely embracing the trend! ;-)
Sophie | soinspo xo
Wow! I didn't even know where to begin with. There isn't anybody in these photos here who look bad at all. I've got so many fave looks. Those on the runways, on editorial and even the red carpet.
I really love this trend ! Taylor Swift is perfect with this dress.
See you soon :)
Dan, I also look metallics for the season especially when it's combined with you. I adore the work of Christopher Kane, and I also love the outfit by Topshop modeled by Cat Boswith, and I adore that outfit by Prada worn by the stunning Cate Blanchette .
Also very taken with the original photograph that you used for the lead of this post. Kisses,
Elle
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Hello lovely Sam,
Awesome post love! Metallic dresses can be really cool!
I love Taylor Swift and Lea Michelle dresses! Both are beautiful! :)
With love,
xLBx
Absolutely love it! Specially when we're able to turn it into a daily trend. I've been craving for a metallic pair of shoes for a tchanan touch, but the perfect pair is too hard to find.
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