# Quirky Color-Blocked Catwalks The Something Else FW 2012 Collection is Electric and Youthful By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-else-fw-2012 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--something-else-aw-12-21991.html#4) & [something-else.au](http://www.something-else.com.au/about/) The Something Else FW 2012 collection debuted at the Melbourne fashion festival. The Australian-based company showcased a sunny collection of [feminine, vintage-inspired silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artless-forevers-fall-25). Many ensembles were contrived of monotonous pieces, giving the collection a strong quirkiness and memorable charm. Designer Natalie Wood constantly brings a youthful energy to her designs, lending to a sensational spunk. The pieces drew from natural surroundings, inspired by texture and spiritual feeling from atmospheric characteristics. Wood maintains a strong femininity with flirtatious patterns and breezy fabrics. The company’s site reads, “Something Else is inclusive rather than exclusive, bringing together a global community of artists to nurture and celebrate the brand’s creativity.” The Something Else FW 2012 collection is perfect for the fashionista with gumption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color-blocked Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with bold and creative use of color-blocking in their collections. - **Vintage-inspired Silhouettes:** Potential for designers to draw inspiration from past fashion eras to create unique and nostalgic designs. - **Community-driven Ethos:** Brands can leverage their community and creativity to create inclusive and collaborative fashion collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate bold color-blocking and vintage-inspired silhouettes into their collections. - **Retail:** Retailers can cater to consumers who are looking for fashion collections that are bold, quirky, and unique. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can leverage the trend of color-blocking to create innovative fabrics and patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-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) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md)