# Space Creature Couture The Asher Levine Spring/Summer 2012 Line is a Vision of the Future By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-12 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asher-levine-spring-summer-2012 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/asher-levine-springsummer-2012/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es) One thing no one could deny is that the new Asher Levine Spring/Summer 2012 collection had some of this years most interesting pieces. The show opened with some cinematic art direction, as men dressed in bio-hazard gear opened up a tent to unveil the designer’s collection. Tentacle-inspired pieces showcased along with sheer knits and [avant-garde, leather garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) were worn by the models who looked as if they were part human, part space creature. Other models walked down the runway in jumpsuits and [futuristic monochromatic pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) that you’d expect to see on a superhero or intergalactic warrior from a sci-fi flick. So if you’re looking to become [part human, part beast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life) this spring, the Asher Levine Spring/Summer 2012 line may be the only one that can help make this dream a reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bio-inspired Fashion:** The Asher Levine collection's tentacle-inspired and creature-like pieces show the growing trend of bio-inspired fashion designs. - **Futuristic Designs:** The avant-garde, leather, and monochromatic pieces in Asher Levine's collection suggest a trend towards futuristic designs that blend technology and fashion. - **Cinematic Fashion Shows:** The cinematic opening of Asher Levine's show reflects a trend towards experiential fashion shows that incorporate art direction and storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The Asher Levine collection suggests potential for fashion designers to more boldly incorporate futuristic and bio-inspired designs in their clothes, footwear, and accessories. - **Entertainment:** The cinematic art direction of Asher Levine's show shows potential for more creative storytelling in fashion shows and other entertainment media. - **Technology:** The trend towards bio-inspired and futuristic designs suggests potential for technology companies to collaborate on the development of smart textiles and wearable technology that blur the line between fashion and function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Elevated Grunge Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-to-mars.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)