( CNN ) -- New York Fashion Week is set to bloom on Thursday , and fashion forecasters are once again peering into their chic crystal balls for an early glimpse of the spring 2014 women 's collections . Sheila Aimette , of fashion forecaster WGSN , says fashion followers are in for a sweet surprise with candy-colored pastels . ( WGSN is the official trend sponsor of the bi-annual Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week . ) Amidst garden party hues of blush rose and bold peony , Aimette also expects designers to add a vivid splash of blue -- from icy aqua to classic navy -- to liven up the softer hues . Fall trends at the top of the class . `` I suspect we will see a continuation of resort ( wear ) -- big florals , art-inspired prints , offbeat pastel combinations and architecturally minded separates and sportswear-inspired ideas , '' predicts Anne Slowey , fashion news director of Elle Magazine . Aimette agrees : Flora and fauna will be flourishing , even in mismatched patterns on top and bottoms . `` There will be a lot happening in print and pattern because the silhouette is architectural and sleek , '' Aimette says . See all of CNN Living 's New York Fashion Week coverage . Denim will also be on double duty ; expect to see the wardrobe staple in skinny-legged , dark washes , paired with a boyfriend-fit chambray shirt . Aimette says colored denim 's appeal will fade , while basic indigo is back . When it comes to bottoms , there 's no middle ground -- or hem . Expect pleated-kilt miniskirts or midcalf skirts . The former , an ode to The Met 's spring 2013 Costume Institute exhibition , `` PUNK : Chaos to Couture , '' the latter inspired by the upcoming film `` Grace of Monaco , '' starring Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly . Aimette says the asymmetric hem 's allure will taper off , along with studded accessories . Photos : Punk fashion at the Met Gala . Let 's not forget about the footwear , where black-and-white loafers , graphic printed flats and Lucite wedges step right up . As for designers to watch , Slowey says Dion Lee , Rosie Assoulin and Tome are three brands to keep eyes on for their sophisticated , clean lines , while NewbarK , the brainchild of sisters Maryam and Marjan Malakpour , will be any downtown gal 's go-to for understated accessories . `` I 'm really in love with the idea of anonymous luxury -- beautiful luxurious separates that resist being easily identified , '' Slowey said . Follow Sarah LeTrent and CNN Living on Twitter for dispatches from New York Fashion Week .
Fashion trend forecasters share predictions of spring fashion . Trends to look out for include florals , designer denim and punk-inspired items . New York Fashion Week runs September 5 through 12 .