# Risque Dominatrix-Inspired Designs The Alexander Wang Fall 2012 Collection is Not for Wallflowers By Souzan Michael | Published 2012-02-12 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-fall-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2012RTW-AWANG) & [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Alexander-Wang-Runway-2012-Fall-21723921?page=0,0,0#6) Leave it to the Alexander Wang Fall 2012 show to bring the excitement and drama to New York Fashion Week. Not only did supermodels Gisele Bundchen, Karolina Kurkova, Carmen Kass and Shalom Harlow walk in the young designer's show, but the collection itself is quite unforgettable. New York City-based Alexander Wang told Style.com prior to the show that he was taking "a surrealistic approach to fabric manipulation. It's this idea of shrink-wrap, lamination, covering up, lacquering." The Alexander Wang Fall 2012 collection is certainly covered up. From pencil skirts and knee-high boots, to chunky sweaters and even face masks covering the mouths of some of the models, skin is certainly not in according to Mr. Wang. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 10% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dominatrix-inspired Fashion:** Designers can adopt dominatrix-inspired designs to add edginess to their collections. - **Avant-garde Fabric Manipulation:** Experimenting with fabric manipulation can result in avant-garde collections that stand out in the fashion industry. - **Modest Dressing:** Increased interest in modest dressing has created an opportunity for designers to cater to a previously underserved market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate dominatrix-inspired designs and avant-garde fabric manipulation techniques in their collections. - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetic brands can introduce bold, black lipsticks to complement the dominatrix-inspired fashion trend. - **Modest Fashion:** Designers can tap into the market for modest fashion by creating collections that focus on coverage rather than skin exposure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md)