# Contemporary Witchcraft Editorials The Garland Coo FW 2012 Collection is Magical and Macabre By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garland-coo-fw-20121 References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2012/03/garland-coo-aw-2012/) & [garlandcoo](http://garlandcoo.com/about-us/philosophy/) The Garland Coo FW 2012 collection is heavily based in narrative and connection to natural elements. The line features a series of [jackets, capes and elegantly asymmetrical designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection). Highly structural, the pieces boast an ancient strength. The fabrics included are highly natural, with hand-dyed silks and the softest of cottons. The pieces seem to float from the models' bodies, as if they have a greater spiritual energy. Memorable pieces include the gray one-sleeved ruffle top, and the layered, hooded jacket. Designer Jasmin Isabel Eckerle is deeply inspired by [mysterious German culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz). She tries to incorporate the savage nature of humans into her pieces, bringing back the ancient and impressible notion of living. She aims to evoke a more philosophical frame of mind from fans through inspiration from elements of natural landscape. The Garland Coo FW 2012 collection is for the modern day heroine fashionista. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Narrative Fashion:** Opportunity for creating clothing collections that tell a story and evoke emotions through design. - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Potential to integrate natural elements and fabrics into fashion designs for a unique and environmentally conscious aesthetic. - **Philosophical Fashion:** Chance to explore deeper concepts and provoke thought through fashion, incorporating elements from philosophy and cultural influences. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in fashion design by creating collections that go beyond aesthetics and incorporate storytelling and philosophical elements. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity to produce fabrics that are sustainable, hand-dyed, and of high quality to meet the demand for nature-inspired fashion designs. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity to cater to a niche market of consumers looking for clothing that not only looks stylish but also conveys a deeper meaning and connection to nature and philosophy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Dark Musical-Film-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Inclusive Bewitching Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hocus-pocus-apparel-collection.md)