# Glamorous Goth-Inspired Ensembles The Z Spoke by Zac Posen Fall 2012 Collection is Glamorous By Souzan Michael | Published 2012-02-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-spoke-by-zac-posen-fall-2012 References: [fashionweekdaily](http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/the-fix/article/runway-reviews-z-spoke-by-zac-posen) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2012RTW-ZSPOKE) For those of you who are already bored of the [retro, Mad Men-inspired look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection) that has been dominating the fashion industry for the past few seasons, then the Z Spoke by Zac Posen Fall 2012 collection is just the thing for you. Full of [black, burgundy, and other rich hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz) that are the farthest thing from being feminine and cotton candy colored, this is not a collection made for the faint of heart. The Z Spoke by Zac Posen Fall 2012 line is the brand's sixth offering. After the success of his namesake brand, Zac Posen created a more [affordable sister line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1), and three years later, the line is stunning enough to stand on its own, thanks to offerings like this one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 39% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Goth-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a high-end goth-inspired fashion brand that combines luxury materials with dark, edgy designs. - **Non-feminine Color Palettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of clothing that challenges traditional gender norms and embraces rich, bold colors. - **Affordable Luxury Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an accessible luxury fashion brand that offers high-quality garments at a more affordable price point. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the fashion industry by introducing goth-inspired designs that appeal to a wider audience. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Disrupt the luxury goods market by challenging traditional notions of femininity and offering unconventional color palettes. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new market segment by providing high-quality luxury fashion at a more affordable price. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Provocative Pre-Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-2-camp.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md)