# Edgy Alpine Outerwear The Yoshio Kubo Fall 2012 Collection is Winter-Ready By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoshio-kubo-fall-2012 References: [wwd](http://www.wwd.com/runway/fall-ready-to-wear-2012/review/yoshio-kubo) & [inthemoment.moderndestiny](http://inthemoment.moderndestiny.com/2012/03/21/yoshio-kubo-rtw-fall-2012/) Unafraid to push fashion boundaries, the Yoshio Kubo Fall 2012 collection features an abundance of [bold outerwear styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/descente-allterrain-fw25). From artful patterns to impeccably layered pieces, this striking runway show makes a splash at Tokyo Fashion Week proving that edgy aesthetics and winter-wear can coincide. Setting sail for the cold weather, this rugged runway shines a spotlight on graphic patterns, bold textiles and [eccentrically layered looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line). From shorts over pants combinations to all over printed pairings, this effortlessly cool menswear collection is sure to grace the wardrobes of many fashion-forward males. From vibrant accents to bold bursts of color, the Yoshio Kubo Fall 2012 collection is one to remember. A bold version of [traditional winter wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line), this runway show is bundled up in style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 31% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Edgy Outerwear:** The Yoshio Kubo collection proves that traditional winter wear can be pushed to new boundaries. - **Graphic Patterns:** The collection showcases the potential of graphic patterns on outerwear. - **Layering:** The collection provides inspiration for new layering combinations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take note of how Yoshio Kubo pushes the boundaries of traditional winter wear. - **Textiles:** The textile industry can explore how bold textiles, patterns, and colors can be incorporated in winter wear. - **Retail:** Retailers can take inspiration from the layering combinations and vibrant accents of Yoshio Kubo's collection for their own winter wear offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Winter Apparel Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-tokyo-fallwinter-2025.md) - [Urban Alpine Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-by-kazuki-kuraishi.md) - [Classic Fall-Ready Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mki-miyuki-zoku-11.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md)