# Moody Macabre Fashions The Liberum Arbitrium FW 2012 Collection is Dark and Mysterious By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-04-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberum-arbitrium-fw-2012 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/s--Liberum-Arbitrium-AW-12-Look-Book-14046-1.html) & [liberum-arbitrium](http://liberum-arbitrium.com/index.html/) The Liberum Arbitrium FW 2012 collection is dark and moody, drawing the audience in to the world of macabre fashion. The [black and white color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) plays off of a good versus evil motif, bringing character and narrative to each independent piece. The line is driven by silhouette, using [drapery and layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic) to establish a ghostly compilation of texture and sculptural shape. The menswear leans on [slouchy cuts and open necks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). Memorable pieces include the fading-gradient cardigan, the open back long sleeved tee and the long zippered cloak. The company is driven by the theme and complexity of good versus evil. Liberum arbitrium is defined on the OED as “a faculty of reason and will, by which good is chosen with the assistance of grace, or evil, when grace is not there to assist.” The inspiration is evident in the FW 2012 collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Macabre Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to explore dark and mysterious themes in fashion, creating unique and moody collections. - **Character-driven Silhouettes:** Designers can experiment with silhouette, drapery, and layers to create garments that tell a narrative and express a ghostly compilation of texture and sculptural shape. - **Good Vs. Evil Motif:** Designers can explore the contrast between light and dark through a black and white color palette, creating pieces that embody the struggle between opposing forces. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can embrace the macabre trend and create dark and mysterious collections that appeal to a niche market. - **Menswear:** Opportunity for menswear designers to experiment with slouchy cuts and open necks, creating unique and edgy garments that reflect the macabre theme. - **Textile and Material Suppliers:** Suppliers can provide unique and innovative textiles, such as fading-gradient fabrics or ghostly textures, that cater to the demand for macabre fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)