# Futuristic School-Boy Looks Kris Van Assche Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Preppy and Modern By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-01-24 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kris-van-assche-fall-winter-2012 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/kris-van-assche-fallwinter-2012/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es) With a diverse range of modernly tailored pieces, the new Kris Van Assche Fall/Winter 2012 collection was presented with reinventions of the Belgian designer’s signature styles. Monochromatic and navy blue garments unified this collection of [chunky cable-knit sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits), plaid wool suits and quilted nylon outerwear, while both slender and baggy, oversized tailoring gave this collection an avante-garde feel. Unique details like straps and buckle enclosures offered for new interpretations of suit pieces, while stylized, cropped overalls provided for some of this label’s most interesting looks. So if you’re looking to add some new, [futuristic, yet sophisticated, garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) to your wardrobe this fall, consider one of the fashion industry’s newly celebrated designers with the Kris Van Assche Fall/Winter 2012 Collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modern Tailoring:** Innovative fabrics and unique details offer opportunities for designers to create modern twists on classic garments - **Avante-garde Fashion:** Combining both slender and baggy tailoring offer room for the creation of bold, daring, and unexpected fashion pieces - **Monochromatic and Navy Blue Fashion:** Leveraging a color scheme like monochromatic and navy blue can lead to unique branding opportunities and facilitate product recognition ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Incorporating futuristic designs and unique fabrics can help designers create disruption in an ever-changing industry - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of modern and avante-garde fashion by offering pieces that will appeal to trend-conscious consumers - **Marketing:** By strategically using color schemes in branding and marketing materials, companies can better differentiate their products and appeal to specific consumer preferences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md)