# Preppy Punk-Rock Pieces The Kelly Wearstler Fall 2012 Collection is Gorgeous and Youthful By Souzan Michael | Published 2012-02-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-wearstler-fall-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2012RTW-KWEARSTLER) & [denimology](http://www.denimology.com/2012/02/kelly_wearstler_fall_2012_rtw_nyfw.php) From the looks of it, the Kelly Wearstler Fall 2012 collection is the designer's personal attempt to single-handedly end the retro, Mad Men-inspired look that has been taking over the fashion world as of late. Wearstler's presentation features kilts, studs and lots of acid-washed denim (in several different colors). Rather than taking inspiration from the 1950s, like so many designers have been doing for so long now, the Kelly Wearstler Fall 2012 offering is blatantly 80s inspired. Bright, fun colors are plentiful in this fall offering, and knits are chunky, oversized and wonderfully, whimsically printed. The Kelly Wearstler Fall 2012 collection might just be the most wearable line of New York Fashion Week thus far. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **80s-inspired FASHION:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of 80s-inspired fashion by offering it as a staple collection in their stores. - **PUNK-ROCK REVIVAL:** Opportunity for fashion and lifestyle brands to incorporate punk-rock elements into their products and campaigns - **PRINTED KNITS:** Fashion designers can innovate by incorporating whimsical printed knits to their collections for a fun and playful aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **FASHION:** Fashion brands can add 80s-inspired clothing lines to their collections and incorporate punk-rock elements to appeal to consumers who want to look fashionable and edgy. - **LIFESTYLE:** Lifestyle brands can adopt the punk-rock revival trend by incorporating elements such as studs and acid-washed fashion into their products and marketing campaigns. - **TEXTILE:** Textile manufacturers can innovate by incorporating whimsical prints into their knits to create unique and playful patterns for fashion designers to use in their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [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) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)