# Streamlined Monochromatic Fashion The St John Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Chic and Practical By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-12-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-john-pre-fall-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/powersearch) & [ibtimes](http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/259787/20111201/pre-fall-2012-collections-pringle-michael-kors.htm) It may seem a little early for [Pre-Fall collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-a-love-affair) to be popping up everywhere, since Spring 2012 Fashion Weeks only took place a couple of months ago, but the St John Pre-Fall 2012 collection reminds fashion lovers that [Fall 2012 shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24) are just around the corner. The brand, which specializes in All-American style knitwear for women, maintains its chic, streamlined style with the St John Pre-Fall 2012 collection. A soft palette of gray, black and soft cream make this collection easily one of the most wearable ones fans will see this season. Jackets and blazers are a crucial part of this collection, and the different styles are worn with skinny trousers and even over draped evening gowns. Check out the St John Pre-Fall 2012 collection for a look at some [chic workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Monochromatic Fashion:** Opportunity for innovative designers to explore and create unique monochromatic collections. - **Streamlined Style:** Potential for fashion brands to develop streamlined and practical clothing options for everyday wear. - **Chic Workwear:** Demand for fashionable workwear creates space for brands to create stylish and professional clothing options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of monochromatic fashion by incorporating it into their collections. - **Design:** Design industry can explore the concept of streamlined style and create innovative products with practicality in mind. - **Retail:** Retail industry can cater to the demand for chic workwear by offering a wide range of stylish and professional clothing options for professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md)