# Oversized Psychedelic Knitwear The Neon Patterns by Alison Woodhouse are Hypnotizing By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alison-woodhouse References: [themag.it](http://www.themag.it/inspiration/2012/alison-woodhouse.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Captured/4408591) Alison Woodhouse transforms the cozy texture of knitwear into [sculptural fashion pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection). In her latest collection, the English knitwear designer creates garments that are a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes. Entitled 'Capture,' the collection was Woodhouse's final year project and part of the Graduate Fashion Week in London. Yet, with such a skillful collection it is hard to believe that Woodhouse is just a student. The emerging designer specializes in feral and [hand knit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macmahon-knitting-mills-and-beams) each of her garments combing traditional approaches with new techniques. The beautifully constructed [sportswear knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits), from oversized cardigans to low back dresses, use vivid woven fabrics that meld together like a rainbow. Filled with character, the collection's mismatched styling works together effortlessly, proving that Alison Woodhouse is a fashion name on the rise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Sculptural Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and eye-catching garments that push the boundaries of traditional fashion. - **Vivid Woven Fabrics:** A chance for textile manufacturers to produce vibrant and visually striking materials for the fashion industry. - **Mismatched Styling:** An opening for stylists to experiment with unconventional combinations and create eclectic and bold fashion looks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate unconventional materials and techniques into their designs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop and produce vibrant woven fabrics that can be used in various fashion applications. - **Styling and Fashion Photography:** Chance to explore creative styling techniques that involve mixing and mismatching garments to create visually dynamic fashion images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Elevated Seasonal Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md)