# Crocheted Couture Menswear The Francis Montesinos Fall/Winter 2012 Line Has Homemade Elements By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-03 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/francis-montesinos-fall-winter-2012 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/francis-montesinos-fallwinter-2012/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es) In this recent showing of the new [Francis Montesinos Fall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonne-toile)/Winter 2012 collection, [crochet-style sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear), leather shirts with lace-inspired cutouts and crushed velvet pants all make an appearance in a sophisticated and luxurious line of apparel for men. The designer has masterfully mixed softer, more feminine details with the diverse [collection of menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips) to create something new and unseen on runways that is both elegant and refined, while still being rugged and even a bit edgy at the same time. A printed pair of pants with a matching button-up shirt, which was inspired by international postage stamps, is paired with a black fur coat and makes for one of the collection's more unique looks. So if you're looking for a little more pizzazz than what other labels tend to offer, then the Francis Montesinos Fall/Winter 2012 collection is for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | 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) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Crochet-style Menswear:** There is an opportunity in the fashion industry to disrupt traditional menswear with crochet-style designs. - **Feminine Details in Menswear:** Integrating softer, more feminine elements into menswear presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Postal Stamp Inspired Prints:** Using international postage stamps as design inspiration offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new designs and incorporate crochet techniques in menswear. - **Textile:** The textile industry can capitalize on the demand for crochet-style fabrics and materials in menswear. - **Print and Graphic Design:** The print and graphic design industry can create innovative patterns and prints inspired by international postage stamps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Summer-Ready Crochet Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-open-knit.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md)