# Contemporary-Caped Menswear The Agnès B. Fall/Winter 2012 Line is a Modern Take on the Past By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-01-25 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agnes-b-fall-winter-2012 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/agnes-b-fallwinter-2012/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es) The new Agnès B. Fall/Winter 2012 collection combines softer, more modern, casual styles with traditional suit looks. The casual wear features [chunky sweaters, finer knits, capes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24) and long silhouettes that feature avant-garde tailoring, attached headpieces, geometric prints, and come in both monochormatics and a select range of bolder colors. The [suits and suited separates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea), on the other hand, take a more classical approach to style. Though they do all seem to have a more modern and slender fit to them, basic gray and patterned plaid suits were seen at this show alongside some very vintage-inspired formal wear. There is also a large offering of [trench coats and outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur-x-kway) available in the new Agnès B. Fall/Winter 2012 collection, making this diverse lineup from the label the only one you'll need to shop come next fall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modern-meets-classic Menswear:** Combining traditional suit looks with softer, more modern casual styles, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining men's fashion by merging the classic and contemporary. - **Avant-garde Tailoring:** The incorporation of avant-garde tailoring, attached headpieces, and geometric prints in menswear presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in pushing the boundaries of traditional menswear design. - **Diverse Outerwear Lineup:** The diverse offering of trench coats and outerwear in the Agnès B. Fall/Winter 2012 collection opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the outerwear industry by combining functionality and fashion-forward design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fusion of modern and classic menswear styles in the Agnès B. collection highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by reinventing traditional menswear aesthetics. - **Textile:** The use of avant-garde tailoring and geometric prints in menswear presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the textile industry by exploring innovative fabric patterns and constructions. - **Retail:** The diverse lineup of outerwear in the Agnès B. collection suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail industry by offering a wide range of functional and fashion-forward outerwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Redefined Fall Everyday Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observe.md)