# Smoky-Hued Layered Ensembles The Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Edgy and Chic By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-12-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-pre-fall-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2012PF-VWANG) & [ology](http://www.ology.com/fashion-and-beauty/vera-wang-gender-bending-pre-fall-2012/12132011) Don’t let the appearance of adorable knee-high schoolgirl socks fool you, the [Vera Wang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-roses) Pre-Fall 2012 collection is tough and edgy. The collection was influenced by the late 1960s. When there are super-short micro minis (which are a common recurrence in Ms. Wang’s Pre-Fall presentation), they are balanced out by lots of layers on top and over-the-knee socks. Arms were covered with glamorous, edgy above-the-elbow gloves in black leather to balance out the sweetness of the short skirts. However, when it comes to [evening wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025), the Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 collection is classic Vera: feminine, bold and red carpet-worthy. “Their bold colors and stretchy silk charmeuse fabrics should serve Wang well with awards season around the corner,” explains Style.com. Check out the Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 collection for a preview of what might appear on the red carpets this awards season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Edgy Layering:** There is an opportunity to create unique layering pieces that are both tough and edgy. - **Glam Rock:** Designers can incorporate black leather or satin gloves into their collections to add a touch of glamour to any outfit. - **Short on Bottom, Long on Top:** Creating balance in outfits by pairing short skirts with lots of layers on top is a trend that is easy to incorporate into any collection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Designers can take inspiration from the mix of glamour and edginess in the Vera Wang pre-fall collection to create their own unique designs. - **Accessories:** There is an opportunity for accessory designers to create gloves that balance the sweetness of short skirts with edgy materials like black leather. - **Red Carpet Fashion:** The bold colors and stretchy silk charmeuse fabrics seen in the Vera Wang pre-fall collection could be a great fit for awards season fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Fashion Icon Rosé Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-roses.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [High Fashion Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-and-jared-atelier.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Luxe Après-Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-apres-ski.md)