# Futuristic Plaid Ruways Qasimi Fall/Winter 2012 Showcases Traditional Patterns in a New Way By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-01-26 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qasimi-fall-winter-2012 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/qasimi-fallwinter-2012/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es) Using new materials to reinvent the way people think about traditional patterns, the recent unveiling of the [Qasimi Fall/Winter 2012 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025) showcased some pretty avant-garde looks. Leather, short-sleved t-shirts and sheer, see-through button-ups are just a couple of examples of pieces from the show that transformed audience's notions about how plaid could be worn by men. The collection also featured slinky trousers with matching shirts, a long skirt for men and ball caps and blazers in the criss-crossed pattern. Other key garments in this line included bold, crimson suits, leather tops and quilted styles. One thing is for sure, the latest Qasimi Fall/Winter 2012 range plays on [heritage and an observer's expectations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25) to create a whole new line of classics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 16% | 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 - **Reinvented Patterns:** Opportunity for using new materials to transform traditional patterns, creating avant-garde looks. - **Gender-blurring Fashion:** Opportunity to challenge traditional gender norms by incorporating skirts and sheer button-ups for men. - **Bold Color Suits:** Opportunity to create bold, eye-catching suits in vibrant colors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to revolutionize traditional patterns and challenge gender norms in the fashion industry. - **Textiles:** Opportunity to develop new materials for reinventing traditional patterns in the textile industry. - **Luxury Retail:** Opportunity to create high-end, fashion-forward garments using reinvented patterns for the luxury retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.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) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bold Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md)