Looking back to Women's RTW Spring 2013 in Paris, we saw a lot of transparent layers with a plastic sheen. These glazed or iridescent chiffon's created the impression of colored cellophane.
In Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo for Spring 2013 we saw similar looks with transparent layers and cellophane like materials. Though these looks are brighter and more colorful compared to Paris.
Moving forward, looking at textiles trending for 2014 we are seeing metallic and pearlescent surfaces in linens, cottons and jerseys. All of these textile trends come from Premiere Vision Apparel Fabric Sourcing Show in Paris. (February 2013)
And in knits we are seeing a continuation of metallic yarns
As well as some coated knits that are lighter in weight and more feminine.
Another trend in textiles is that metallic fabrics are embracing the colors, shine and surfaces of candy stores, some using transparent fabrics.
So while we may not be seeing a lot of cellophane-like, completely translucent materials being manufactured for 2014 they will have evolved to being less translucent with more of a metallic, iridescent finish and less of a plastic-y look.
Image credit goes to Stylesight.com