# Geometric Wrap Sweaters The Tabula Rasa 2013 Preview Collection is Striped By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-24 | Updated 2013-01-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabula-rasa-2013 References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2013/01/24/tabula-rasa-preview-collection/) & [tabularasaclothing](http://www.tabularasaclothing.com/collections/sweaters) The Tabula Rasa preview sweaters are bold, bright and feature intricate geometric patterns. Tabula Rasa is known for its cozy and comfy creations from pull-overs to [chunky button-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christina-fair-isle-cardigan). The modestly priced garments are affordable, fashionable and come in a slew of fabulous prints and color options. The preview released for the 2013 collection features lush [sweater wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn) in a dual color combo. There is the vivacious magenta one with a powder blue and red striped modular pattern and a toned-down neutral navy, grey and white version in the same treatment. The sweaters appear like robes and are the perfect garment to bundle up in, especially with the [transitional weather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall) in mind. The Tabula Rasa preview wrap sweaters are bold, shapely and the perfect knits for layering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric Knitwear:** The increasing popularity of bold and intricate geometric patterns in knitwear is an opportunity for knitwear manufacturers to explore creative and unique designs. - **Affordable Fashion:** The trend of affordable and stylish clothing is on the rise, creating opportunities for retailers to provide consumers with fashionable and budget-friendly options. - **Layering Garments:** The popularity of layering garments, such as sweater wraps, creates a demand for versatile and comfortable clothing that can easily be mixed and matched to create trendy and practical outfits. ### Where This Applies - **Knitwear Manufacturing:** The trend towards bold and intricate geometric patterns in knitwear presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for knitwear manufacturers to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Fast Fashion Retail:** The trend of affordable and stylish clothing is creating opportunities for fast fashion retailers to provide consumers with fashionable and budget-friendly options in a timely and efficient manner. - **Fashion Accessories:** The rising popularity of layering garments offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion accessory manufacturers to create versatile and comfortable garments, such as sweater wraps, that can be worn in multiple ways and complement different outfits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Cozy Versatile Sweater Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2.md) - [In-Between Seasonal Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laolao-studios.md) - [Elevated Seasonal Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Understated Men's Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection.md) - [Sustainable Fashion Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-cashmere-cardigan.md) - [Collegiate-Style Winter Scarfs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-6.md)