# Multifaceted Goth Couture Marc Jacobs' Fall Collection Tackles a Variety of Themes and Influences By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-02-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-fall1 References: [wwd](http://wwd.com/runway/fall-ready-to-wear-2016/new-york/marc-jacobs/review/) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2016-ready-to-wear/marc-jacobs) The Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 collection is a lineup that hits multiple marks while also being able to effortlessly formulate as one outstanding range. While the overall mood of the collection is rather dark and cryptic, the American designer still manged to pull together other various aesthetics. Heavily embellished and manically layered, Jacobs created a collection with [sky-high platform boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiki-boot), shrunken concert sweaters, crocheted collars, voluminous silhouettes and more. Materials such as fur, silk and tweed are immensely decorated while also forming a biker chic, red carpet, varsity chic and Victorian aesthetic. Jacobs also made time for nostalgia and contributed pieces that referenced his [Spring 2016 and Fall 2015 collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection). Though completely done in a fairly [dark color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection), the Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 collection has something for all kinds of fashion loyalists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifaceted Goth Couture:** The Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 collection combines various aesthetics to create a dark and cryptic range of fashion. - **Heavily Embellished Layering:** The collection features heavily embellished and manically layered outfits, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Nostalgic References:** Marc Jacobs includes pieces that reference his previous collections, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation through nostalgic fashion trends. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can look to the multifaceted goth couture trend for inspiration and to discover new opportunities for innovation. - **Textiles:** Textile manufacturers have the chance to explore innovative methods for creating heavily embellished and layered materials to meet the demands of this trend. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the nostalgic references in the collection by offering vintage-inspired fashion pieces, capturing the interest of fashion loyalists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Art-Driven Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-artist-capsule.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Fall-Ready Bejewelled Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacob-cohn.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md)