# Velvety Black Turtlenecks The Classic Staple Gets an Edgy Spin for Fall By The Fashion Spot | Published 2010-04-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-turtleneck References: [thefashionspot](http://www.thefashionspot.com/fashion-news/news/82182-fall-trend-the-black-turtleneck) The black turtleneck has been around for decades, and is sold everywhere in stores from [Barney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-barney)’s to [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixi-beauty-fragrance). The black turtleneck is a fall staple that returns every season to complete your winter look. It’s great for [layering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-bandits-phoebe-cardigan), will show off any fabulous piece of jewelry, and is slimming during those holiday dinners. So seeing it on the runway wasn’t necessarily a surprise, but the twists and new edgy additions designers, from Alexander Wang to Proenza Schouler, threw into the classic definitely were. Padded shoulders, cutouts, and futuristic materials make this wardrobe staple an updated trend you will be thrilled to add to your winter wardrobe come fall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 - **Padded Shoulders:** Designers are adding padded shoulders to the classic black turtleneck, creating a bold and structured look. - **Cutouts:** The black turtleneck is being reinvented with cutouts, adding a touch of edginess and revealing skin in unexpected places. - **Futuristic Materials:** Designers are using futuristic materials to give the black turtleneck a modern twist, offering a sleek and innovative look for fall. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore adding padded shoulders, cutouts, and futuristic materials to their black turtleneck designs, revitalizing the staple for the modern consumer. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can capitalize on the black turtleneck trend by creating statement pieces that will stand out against the sleek and minimalist look. - **Retail:** Retailers can stock up on black turtlenecks with padded shoulders, cutouts, and futuristic materials to meet the demand of fashion-forward consumers looking to update their winter wardrobe. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s Sweater Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollneck-sweater.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Cozy Versatile Sweater Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Fall-Ready Techwear Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqloc-fw25.md) - [Fall Denim Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-fall-by-just-black-denim.md) - [Fall Denim Style Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles.md) - [Cozy Scarf Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-coat.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md)