Trend Report: More Pleats, Please

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One trend that's been impossible to miss in the pre-fall 2013 collections is the veritable parade of pleats we've seen. They're popping up in every shape and size and material imaginable. Drom Derek Lam's asymmetrical leather skirt to Tory Burch's delicate take on the classic accordion, designers are bringing vastly different perspectives to the trend and embracing a bit of ladylike tailoring. But don't get us wrong, these aren't the uniform kilts you remember from grade school. Ranging from pretty to punky, the season's pleats are packed with attitude. Take a peek after the jump.

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• Graphic pleats at Proenza Schouler
• Pretty pink kick pleats at Oscar de la Renta
• Subtle pleats at Gucci
• Printed pleats at Erdem
• Kilt style at Chanel, via Style.com
• Ornate and delicate at Tory Burch
• Pleats and soft draping at Rebecca Minkoff
• Pleated pants at Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
• Striped box pleats at Alice + Olivia
• Sexy pleats at Jason Wu, via Style.com
• Full-body pleats at DVF
• Classic pleats at Chloe, via Style.com
• Pleats on a shirt at Derek Lam
• Assymetrical pleats at Derek Lam
• Accordian pleats at Celine

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