'Casual' to 'Spacey': Insiders Describe 2014 Fashion in a Word

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Just like last year and the year before that, we've tapped a handful of influential Angelenos to weigh in on 2014's greatest hits and misses. We've already highlighted LA's best stores, coolest brands, and most-wanted shops, top 'hoods, best buys, and regrettable purchases. Now, tastemakers are summing up 2014 fashion in one word.

Brigham Yen, DTLA Rising blogger: "Casual."

Heather Lipner, Clashist founder: "CASJ"

Gabriela Artigas, Gabriela Artigas Jewelry designer: "Expensive."

Lucy Akin, Super Street founder: "Spacey."

Kelsi Smith, Stylesmith blogger: "Flannel, and I'm not mad at it."

Paul C. Witt, Wittmore owner: "Hurricane."

Shareen Mitchell, Shareen Vintage owner: "Nineties."

Jayne Min, Stop It Right Now blogger: "Casual."
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