# Earth-Toned Runways The Kirrily Johnston FW 2012 Collection Features Haute Western Attire By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-03-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirrily-johnston-fw-2012 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--kirrily-johnston-aw-12-22097.html) & [kirrilyjohnston](http://www.kirrilyjohnston.com/) Focusing on [luxurious fabrics and quality craftsmanship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio), the Kirrily Johnston FW 2012 collection features clothes that are detailed and tailored, yet maintain a sexy modern edge. The Kirrily Johnston FW 2012 collection holds the strength of a desert-dominating woman. The line features [dusty, Southern coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter) and a myriad of suede and raw-cut precious stones. The result is a daring, yet wearable curation of [bossy dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). While the line does have a sartorial edge, the series is mostly feminine. Romantic textures and fabrics are incorporated into the collection. Memorable pieces include chunky over-the-knee dust suede boots, a series of crimson gowns and snake-like gold necklaces. Kirrily Johnston is an Australian designer based in Sydney. She graduated from Melbourne Institute of Textiles and has been working in the fashion world for over 12 years. Her vision is driven by innovative tailoring with a sexy contemporary edge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Earth-toned Fashion:** The use of earthy colors and natural textures in fashion, signaling an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly materials. - **Romantic Textures:** The use of soft and delicate textures in fashion, creating opportunities for biodegradable and renewable fabrics. - **Sartorial Edge:** The incorporation of sharp tailoring in fashion, highlighting disruptive opportunities in 3D printing and custom-fit manufacturing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Clothing brands can take advantage of the trend towards earth-toned, romantic fashion by developing sustainable and eco-friendly materials, like recycled textiles and biodegradable fabrics. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry makers might capitalize on the trend of raw and natural materials such as leather and stones to create new accessories for the avant-garde consumer. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing firms can leverage the rise of sartorial emphasis in fashion to focus on custom-fit manufacturing and 3D printing for bespoke garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [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) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md)