# Bold Color Blocked Knitwear Cooperative Designs Spring 2009 Collection By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-12-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-color-blocked-knitwear-cooperative-designs-spring-2009 References: [fashion156](http://www.fashion156.com/blog/) & [cooperative-designs](http://www.cooperative-designs.com/home.html) Knitwear by Cooperative Designs combines a [futuristic edge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line) with [bright contrasting colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1). There's even a bit of a circus theme with the stripes and suspenders. Orange and sky blue stand out against the neutrals of taupe and black. The designs are really [playful and wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-anya-hindmarch), so it's just a shame the models don't look like they are enjoying themselves in the least. Cheer up girls--you're wearing super fun knits for spring, not Gothic fashion! **Implications** - Futuristic aspects are being incorporated into every facet of the art and design world. The modern, innovative feel to this style makes it very popular among audiences who are looking to stand out using the latest fads. Companies would be wise to incorporate futuristic designs in their products and campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Knitwear:** Incorporate futuristic designs in knitwear to cater to audiences looking for innovative and standout fashion. - **Bright Color Blocking:** Utilize contrasting and bold colors in fashion design to create eye-catching and playful pieces. - **Circus-themed Fashion:** Tap into the trend of circus-inspired fashion by incorporating elements such as stripes and suspenders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage these trends to create unique and attention-grabbing clothing lines. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore futuristic concepts and bold color blocking in their creations. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Companies can use futuristic and circus-themed designs in their campaigns to capture consumer attention and showcase their innovative approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Collaborative Hand-Knit Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macmahon-knitting-mills-and-beams.md) - [Elevated Seasonal Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md)