# Dark Sinister Cassocks The Asher Levine 2011 Spring/Summer Line is Spine-Chilling By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asher-levine-2011 References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2010/09/asher-levine-ss-2011/) & [asherlevine](http://www.asherlevine.com/ss-2011-3/) Dark and twisted cloaks and capes make up the disquieting collection of the Asher Levine 2011 [Spring/Summer line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5). Black baleful disguises cover these models head to toe in shadowy scraggly garments that transfix and terrify. Making a [bold statement amidst next year's fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) farrago, the Asher Levine 2011 collection for the warmer months will certainly whip everyone's expectations. The usual bright and breezy getups will be blown away by [black burdensome garbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) like bats out of hell. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to embrace the dark and sinister trend as a way to stand out and attract a new audience. - **Bold Statement Clothing:** Designers can incorporate the concept of making bold statements with their clothing to create unique and eye-catching collections. - **Twisted Garments:** There is an opportunity for startups to create a new category of alternative clothing for consumers looking for darker and more edgy styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate dark and twisted elements into their collections, disrupting the traditional bright and breezy looks of Spring/Summer fashion. - **Design:** Designers can utilize the concept of making bold statements with their designs to create unique and interesting products. - **Startups:** Startups can disrupt the fashion industry by creating alternative clothing styles that cater to a more niche and edgy audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.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) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md)