# Gothic Sheer Fashion The Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Dramatically Feminine By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-19 | Updated 2012-01-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-pre-fall-2012 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--alexander-mcqueen-pf-12-17776.html) & [alexandermcqueen](http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/) Like its predecessors, the Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012 collection has a decisively Gothic undertone that speaks of the Victorian era. Nevertheless, this time around there are more contemporary silhouettes thrown into the mix. Unlike the more casual and relaxed [McQ Pre-Fall 2012](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcq-pre-fall-2012) collection, however, this couture line is classically feminine. With a focus on full a-line skirts, the Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012 collection accentuates womanly curves thanks to the addition of bold black belts. The rich palette of dark purples and greens gives the line a theatrical air that is often associated with the fashion label. The crowning jewel of the Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012 collection, however, has to be the [floor-length gowns with romantic, sheer fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection) that billows out from the arms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Victorian Gothic Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate Gothic undertones and contemporary silhouettes in their collections - **Bold Belt Accents:** Potential for fashion accessories companies to create bold black belts that accentuate womanly curves - **Romantic Sheer Gowns:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for clothing brands to design floor-length gowns with billowing sheer fabric ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Innovation opportunities for designers to incorporate Gothic undertones and bold belt accents - **Fashion Accessories:** Potential for companies to create bold black belts that accentuate womanly curves - **Clothing Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to design romantic sheer gowns with billowing fabric ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md)