# Victorian-Inspired Meswear The Letters Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Unexpected By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letters-fallwinter-2012 References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2012/08/06/the-letters-fall-winter-2013-collection/) & [the-letters.net](http://the-letters.net/) The Letters Fall/Winter 2012 collection takes cues from the [dapper Victorian era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25), creating a look that any hipster or artisan would be at home in. This Japanese brand makes basics with flare. Its use of fur brings out a rich, antiquated charm that elevates the collection to the realm of high fashion. The [neutral color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core) keeps the Letters Fall/Winter 2012 collection understated, minimalist and modern. [Expert tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea) can be appreciated in the vests, blazers and ankle-length trousers throughout the collection. These fitted pieces that can be dressed up or down are matched with a slim, bearded model to achieve a poetic look. Denim keeps the collection grounded in wearable and enduring clothes, and the recurring brimmed hat gives the collection an eccentric touch. Admirable as much for its design as its simplicity, the Letters Fall/Winter 2012 collection has hit the nail on the head. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Victorian-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities for high-end fashion brands to rethink and modernize traditional styles of the past - **Fur Accents:** Innovative uses of fur in clothing design to add richness and texture to fashion collections - **Expert Tailoring:** Increased demand for well-designed and well-fitted clothing options that can be dressed up or down ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore opportunities in rethinking traditional styles and incorporating new textures like fur and prioritize expert tailoring - **Textile:** The textile industry can leverage the resurgence of traditional styles and fur accents to produce unique and high-end material and fabric options - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the consumer demand for expertly tailored clothing that can be dressed up or down and incorporate traditional styles ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md)