# Sheer-Accented Menswear The PATH Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is Edgy and Fashion-Forward By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/path-spring-summer-2012 References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/jake-hold-by-manuo-for-path-springsummer-2012/) & [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/) The PATH Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook highlights the German brand's latest [menswear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026). Fusing forward-thinking silhouettes with sheer accent details, this stunning advertorial spread shines a spotlight on season-ready styles. From monochromatic tones to eye-popping bursts of color, this collection is a contemporary reinvention of classic shapes and [clean lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit). Distinctive and dynamically designed, this menswear line entitled 'Ideal Dis­or­der' is showcased by model Jake Hold who is photographed by Manuo. Styled by brand designer Janine Grosche, the PATH Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook puts emphasis on a [lightweight and carefree aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring). Modern and architecturally cut, this bold collection dares to be different, putting forth a fresh and new version of the timeless style favorites of our past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 44% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sheer-accented Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of sheer materials in menswear to create edgy and fashion-forward designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative and avant-garde menswear designs to the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md)