# Whimsical Wool Runways The Middlesex University Graduation Show Boasts Conceptual Knitwear By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-runway References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/gfw-middlesex-university-fw15/) The Middlesex University's Graduation Collections were unveiled during Graduate Fashion Week and featured wool runway staples that pushed creative boundaries. Boasting a variety of conceptual looks, this presentation opened with a [textured knitwear range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear) that was both sculptural and vibrantly hued. This Fall/Winter 2015/2016 presentation paired [oversized sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit) with hanging hats and earmuff accessories and also layered boxy shrugs atop tunics that featured a crocheted construction technique. This [imaginative menswear presentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) challenged tradition and opened an audience's minds to a new world of styles that were both outlandish and surprisingly functional. In addition to its unique texture explorations, this knitwear range also featured a candy colored palette that consisted of pale pink, turquoise and violet tones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Conceptual Knitwear:** Opportunities for designers to experiment with new textures and colors in their knitwear collections. - **Menswear Redefined:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for menswear designers to challenge traditional styles and create outlandish yet functional pieces. - **Sculptural Fashion:** The rise of sculptural knitwear presents opportunities for high fashion designers to create unique, avant-garde pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on creating knitwear that pushes the creative boundaries while being functional. - **Textile:** The textile industry can explore new yarns and techniques to create unique and unconventional knitwear textures that will appeal to avant-garde designers. - **Retail:** Retailers can showcase avant-garde knitwear emphasizing vibrant colors and conceptual designs that will appeal to consumers looking for revolutionary styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Queer Wool Runway Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wool-survive.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Elevated Seasonal Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Vibrant Winter-Ready Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-6.md)