# Split Movement Editorials The Jonathan Cohen FW 2012 Collection is Avant Garde and Subtly Romantic By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-cohen-fw-2012 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/p--Jonathan-Cohen-AW-12-Look-Book-13903-1842811.html) & [jonathancohencollection](http://jonathancohencollection.com/) The Jonathan Cohen FW 2012 collection is driven by movement. The line features a series of [elegant dresses in silks and chiffons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection). The dresses are lightweight and have long dual-slits while still maintaining wearability. The silhouettes of the gowns are reminiscent of the 90s, but the patterns favored are highly contemporary. A memorable piece fathers daring yellow-plaid sleeves. Jonathan Cohen grew up in San Diego, California. After moving to New York to attend [Parsons School of Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-fashion-course), Cohen's vision bloomed. Inspired by the surfers back home, subculture and music, he developed a look that breathes life into high fashion. His pieces are for the fashionista with a bold and elegant look and a spunky, rebellious attitude. The Jonathan Cohen FW 2012 collection is elegant and romantic with a rocker edge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 43% | 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 - **Movement-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create clothing that emphasizes movement and fluidity. - **90s Retro Silhouettes:** Opportunity to bring back popular silhouettes from the 90s with a modern twist. - **Bold Patterned Designs:** Opportunity to experiment with contemporary patterns in fashion design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative clothing collections. - **Textile and Fabric Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop and produce lightweight fabrics suitable for movement-inspired fashion. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to provide consumers with clothing that combines elegance and a rocker edge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Fall-Ready Bejewelled Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacob-cohn.md)