# Futuristic Snow Fashion The Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Comes From the Year 2087 By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-fall-winter-20121 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--alexander-mcqueen-aw-12-21651.html#18) & [alexandermcqueen](http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/) The models for the Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2012 Collection hit the runways like they just got out of a time machine from 2087. With [futuristic visors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) covering most of their faces, the models still managed not to trip on the catwalk. Alexander McQueen now has Sarah Burton running the shows, resulting in a variety of creative designs. Along with black visors, the clothing line features [luxurious white furs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-lv-ski) that one might see at a high-class ski lodge in the 1980s. The rest of their outfits are snow-colored as well, including skirts and long-sleeved dresses. To tie it all together, each model has a large metal buckle in the shape of a bow on their wait. The Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is futuristic and furious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing clothing and accessories that incorporate advanced technology and futuristic elements. - **Luxurious White Fur:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating sustainable alternatives to real fur that mimic the style and luxury of traditional fur products. - **Snow-colored Clothing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing apparel that combines functionality with fashion, specifically tailored for extreme cold weather conditions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of technology, sustainable materials, and functional designs to create futuristic and environmentally friendly clothing. - **Ski and Snowboarding:** The ski and snowboarding industry can incorporate luxurious white fur accents and snow-colored clothing to enhance the style and performance of their winter sportswear. - **Technology:** The technology industry can collaborate with fashion designers to develop innovative wearables and accessories that seamlessly integrate futuristic elements with everyday fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Alpine Couture Luxe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-ski-2025.md) - [Technical Luxury Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Alpine Couture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md)