2014 has Arrived: Vogue Early Spring Release

What better sign is there than the release of the Spring patterns? My favorites:

Vogue 1381  from Chado Ralph Rucci:

Vogue 1381

Vogue 1317

The silhouette is very reminiscent of Vogue 1317, definitely an advanced pattern if you’re going to do all this quilting, though I suppose you don’t have to…

Vogue 1384 from DonnaKaran:

I really like the look but I’m afraid of wardrobe malfunction, what with the slit going open, plus the whole front seems to close only with snaps? And the petites mains at Vogue seem to have had difficulties with the easing of the sleeves. So it’s a careful “like” for this one. Also, a big fabric eater since cut on the bias but probably that much comfortable to wear.

Vogue 1389 from DonnaKaran:

I especially love the skirt. You know you’ve got a truly DonnaKaran pattern when it reads “no side seams” (here on the skirt and top). I’m really curious about the “applied lapels” on the jacket too.

Vogue 1382 from Anne Klein:

Love the french darts but would ditch the patch pockets for in-seam ones.

Vogue 1387 from Rebecca Taylor:

Simply lovely.

Vogue 1385, Today’s fit by Sandra Betzina:

I like the neckline pleats but I have a fear of this garment looking too matronly when made up, though I can’t put my finger on the reason why…

Vogue 8972 Custom Fit:

A classical yet versatile pattern.

Now for the rest:

Vogue 8980 very easy Vogue:

Vogue 8980

Vogue 8955

Looks to me like the skirt pendant to Vogue 8955, though I can’t picture a non-formal version of this one, at least not in floor length.

Vogue 1383 from DKNY:

Vogue 1383

Burberry skirt – Pic from coutureschmiede.com

DKNY’s younger take on the so successful Burberry skirt.

Vogue 1380 by Pamela Rolland:

Nice, but I feel like I expect more from a designer’s pattern. But really, there’s nothing wrong with this pattern.

Vogue 1379 by Tracy Reese:

What is this? Is it resort? Help me out on this one, please.

What’s do you say about this collection?