# Chic Caveman-Inspired Ensembles The FACETASM FW12 Collection Boasts Neanderthal-Ready Looks By Jaime Neely | Published 2012-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facetasm-fw12 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/03/facetasm-2012-fall-winter-collection/) & [fashion-press.net](http://www.fashion-press.net/collections/1003) Fresh off the runway is the FACETASM FW12 collection for men. Designed by Hiromichi Ochiai, the collection offers fashion-conscious men a wide range of bold and distinct style options for this year's cold weather season. Featuring a strong showing of leopard and animal prints, the FACETASM FW12 collection for men offers styles suitable for an exceedingly stylish gentleman living in a prehistoric age. Staying true to the brand's signature elements, the collection showcases [heavy layering, thick textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24) and a palette of vibrant hues. Joining the various animal prints in the FACETASM FW12 collection for men is a variety of [plaid and color blocking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025). Standout pieces from the collection include a pair of leopard print-adorned beige boots, floppy fur hats and animal print shorts. This collection proves that grungy streetwear has a place in high fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 51% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal Prints:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by incorporating animal prints into mainstream fashion lines. - **Heavy Layering:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating innovative layering techniques and materials for winter fashion. - **Color Blocking:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by exploring new color blocking combinations and techniques in clothing design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by pushing the boundaries of traditional styles and incorporating edgier elements. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by designing and producing unique animal print-adorned boots. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the accessories industry by creating trendy fur hats and exploring new materials for winter wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bold Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Rugged Winter-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-collection-2.md)