# Sophisticated Menswear Tableaus The Premiere Berluti Fall 2012 Line is Mature and Discreetly Luxe By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-26 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berluti-fall-2012 References: [models](http://models.com/mdx/?p=12193) & [fashion.telegraph](http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG9030061/Paris-Mens-Fashion-Week-Berluti.html) The Berluti Fall 2012 collection is a first from the iconic shoemaker and shows a refreshingly classic and refined take on menswear. The line, debuted in Paris, was presented in a tableau-style show on adult men aged 25 to 72, who read leather-bound books, played chess and gathered around a dramatic, Last Supper-worthy table laid out for a feast. The collection reflected this stark shift from the norm, which usually means teenaged boys walking down a runway in less-wearable accessories. Berluti, a subsidiary of [LVMH](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-italian-caf), is now at the helm of designer Alessandro Sartori, handpicked by Antoine Arnault. The maturity of the models in the Berluti Fall 2012 show was emulated in the standard, [well-tailored looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026) by Sartori that contrast the "extremist" looks upon which other [menswear collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi) have thrived. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 57% | 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) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sophisticated Menswear:** Opportunities for classic and refined takes on menswear, moving away from the norm of trendy and youth-focused collections. - **Tableau-style Presentations:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in fashion shows that move away from runway presentations to create more immersive, theatrical experiences. - **Subtle Luxe:** Space for discreetly luxe fashion lines that cater to mature and affluent demographics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Menswear:** The Berluti Fall 2012 collection is a strong example of the luxury menswear industry. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunities for fashion and apparel industry professionals interested in new ways to present designs beyond traditional runway formats. - **Hospitality and Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in luxury event planning that allow for immersive, sophisticated events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md)