Apparel trends for spring/summer 2014 [Infographic]

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Apparel trends for spring/summer 2014 [Infographic]

Posted: November 28, 2013

Ruffled, pleated and color-blocked peplum tops. Patterned suits in engineered motifs and stripes. Black & white ensembles emphasizing geometric silhouettes. These are some of the hot fashion styles to look forward to in spring and summer 2014.

Learn more about these and other top inspirational apparel trends for the season in the infographic below.

This trends forecast is a collaboration between Global Sources and Fashion Snoops, a global online trend forecasting service and consulting company headquartered in New York with offices and researchers around the globe. Its fashion content is syndicated in the global trade media, and it lends its expertise to world-renowned, fashion trade shows.

To buy products from China suppliers on wholesale matching these and other key themes, see our slideshow on spring/summer 2014 fashion trends.

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Apparel trends for spring/summer 2014 [Infographic]

Apparel trends for spring/summer 2014 [Infographic]

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