# Debonair French Menswear Films The Graduate 2012 Fall/Winter Lookbook Video is Cinematic Magic By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-12-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graduate-2012-fallwinter References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/12/graduate-2012-fall-winter-video-lookbook) & [multi-brand.net](http://www.multi-brand.net/shops/6628/) The Graduate 2012 Fall/Winter collection is classic French flair meets suave contemporary streetwear. Graduate is a band based in Bordeaux, France and is associated with clothing that fuses [classic style with modern updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025). The brand has taken a different approach to presenting its F/W lookbook and opted to [cut a film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiger). The video made by Mike Palace and Douglas Guillo is an introspective look into an exquisite country house gathering. The music is pumping, wine is flowing and each character in the narrative is dressed impeccably. The layering and [mix of suits with casualwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observe) is divine and you cannot help but get lost in this mysterious film. The Graduate 2012 Fall/Winter lookbook video is a delightful way to show off a well constructed collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Classic French Flair:** Exploring the fusion of classic French style with modern updates in menswear. - **Cinematic Lookbooks:** Creating visually captivating films to showcase fashion collections. - **Suave Streetwear:** Mixing suits with casualwear for a suave contemporary fashion aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunities in the fashion industry to create immersive and cinematic experiences for presenting collections. - **Film:** Incorporating fashion into film and lookbooks to create unique and engaging visual narratives. - **Menswear:** Exploring innovative ways to blend classic and contemporary styles in men's fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Effortless Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/szane-fall-2025.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salute-the-detail.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-film.md)