# Era-Fusing Fashions The Thakoon FW 2012 Collection Boasts Fierce Juxtaposition By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-02-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thakoon-fw-2012 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--thakoon-backstage-aw-12-19962.html) & [thakoon](http://www.thakoon.com/world-of-thakoon) The Thakoon FW 2012 show boasted a rambunctious backstage atmosphere, mirroring the outlandish, youthful collection. The show featured a mashup of era-inspired details and textures. The collection pulled its inspiration through several generations. The models donned 1920s flapper-inspired strappy heels and knee-length skirts. Sharply juxtaposed with the quiet pieces are fuzzy neon jackets, highly reminiscent of the early 90s. The 90s influence extended into tailoring, with box collars and slight-crop sweaters. The models wore cropped hairstyles with an edgy fringe and neon-red lips. The combination of [cross-generational detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) is accomplished ingeniously. As read on his website, Thakoon "imparts a feminine spirit, poised elegance and an underlying hint of playful wit." The Thakoon FW 2012 collection is for the playful lady who doesn't take herself, or her style, too seriously. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 60% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Era-fusing Fashions:** Fashion designers are combining different aspects from multiple eras in their collections, creating a unique blend of nostalgia and innovation. - **Mix-and-match Styles:** Clothing items with contrasting styles and time periods are being paired together to create a bold new look that defies conventional fashion norms. - **Contrasting Textures:** Designers are experimenting with opposing textures in a single outfit, creating dynamic contrasts that offer a new take on fashion aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion companies could innovate by exploring new possibilities in combining different styles from different eras and developing exciting new collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers could develop new textures and fabrics that allow for easy mixing and matching of contrasting textiles in a single garment. - **Beauty Products:** Beauty product companies could create makeup products that complement the contrasting fashion styles used in era-fusing fashions, allowing for a complete look that blends the past and present. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)