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Top 50 Fashion Trends in January 2012

From Happening Hipster Earmuffs to Starry Shoe Shelving

— January 29, 2012 — Fashion
For the month of January 2012, these are the Top 50 fashion trends, which include Happening Hipster Earmuffs, Controversial Curvy Catwalks and Haute Hippie Shoots. The rankings are based on millions of views and 3522 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (353 trends), Katherine Vong (323), Jana Pijak (241), Amelia Roblin (229), Michael Hines (203), John Ibbitson (197), Souzan Michael (182), Susan Keefe (171), Jason Soy (152), and Matt Ho (146).

If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2012 Fashion Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Unlikely Bathing Beauties
Unlikely Bathing Beauties
Mariko Sakaguchi Photographs Herself in a Series of Scenarios
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45
Gritty Infatuation Photography
Gritty Infatuation Photography
The Vision China 'First Love Mark' Shoot is Playful and Carefree
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44
Warrior Princess Wardrobes
Warrior Princess Wardrobes
The Herve Leger Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Sharp and Chic
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43
Scarlet-Cloaked Photography
Scarlet-Cloaked Photography
Veils & Roses by Magdalena Zych is Enchanting
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42
Gorgeous Grecian Beachside Spreads
Gorgeous Grecian Beachside Spreads
The Tayane Leao for Vogue Brazil Photo Shoot is Beautiful
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41
Classy Continental Couples
Classy Continental Couples
The Kooples Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign Features Real-Life Lovers
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40
Abstract Expressionist Editorials
Abstract Expressionist Editorials
Get Sharp Contrasts White Clothes with Multicolor Murals
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39
Masculine Short Shorts
Masculine Short Shorts
The Topman Spring/Summer Lookbook Shows Some Leg
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38
Mormon Model Captures
Mormon Model Captures
Anthony Goicolea Explores Religious Rituals in This Surreal Imagery
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37
Bright Color-Blocked Looks
Bright Color-Blocked Looks
The Kenneth Cole Spring 2012 Collection is Elegant and Charming
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36
Amorous Aviator Photography
Amorous Aviator Photography
The Airplane Bridal Story Series is Romantically Adventurous
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35
Creepily Charming Accessories
Creepily Charming Accessories
Kika Mishto's Winter 2012 Line is Endearingly Eery
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34
Seaside Gymnast Captures
Seaside Gymnast Captures
The Chanel Spring 2012 Ad Campaign Stars Joan Smalls and Saskia de Bra
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33
Casual Attitude Ensembles
Casual Attitude Ensembles
Laid-Back Menswear in Antony Morato Spring Summer Collection
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32
Rocker-Chic Celeb Campaigns
Rocker-Chic Celeb Campaigns
Platinum-Haired Scarlett Johnson for Mango 2012
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31
Hipster Polaroid-Inspired Shoots
Hipster Polaroid-Inspired Shoots
The Vice 'Less is a Bore' Editorial Offers Wild & Youthful Prints
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30
Sophisticated Schoolgirl Style
Sophisticated Schoolgirl Style
The Tao Okamoto for Vogue Japan Photo Shoot is Innocently Sweet
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29
Interchangable Lookbooks
Interchangable Lookbooks
The McQ Spring/Summer Lookbook Features Multi-Functional Staples
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28
Dual Personality Catalogs
Dual Personality Catalogs
The MaxMara Spring 2012 Lookbook Caters to Two Personalities
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27
Fresh Fruity Collections (UPDATE)
Fresh Fruity Collections (UPDATE)
Abbey Lee Kershaw for Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 Lookbook
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26
Starry Shoe Shelving
Starry Shoe Shelving
Sergio Rossi Store in Casablanca is a Remarkable Space
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25
Eccentric Pin-Up Calendars
Eccentric Pin-Up Calendars
The 'Kittens of 2012' by Lovecat Magazine is Seductive and Sassy
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24
Colorful Cosmopolitan Captures
Colorful Cosmopolitan Captures
Arizona Muse Stars in Massimo Dutti Spring Sumer 2012 Campaign
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23
Daring Desert Shoots
Daring Desert Shoots
The 'Beaches &Cream' Shoot by Mazen Abusrour is Beautiful
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22
Carefree Parisian Styles
Carefree Parisian Styles
Arizona Muse Looks Lovely & Chic in Louis Vuitton Cruise 2012 Catalog
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21
Vibrant Vintage Photography
Vibrant Vintage Photography
The Vogue UK 'Little Miss Sunshine' Editorial Stars Model Arizona Muse
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20
Whimsical Witchcraft Photography
Whimsical Witchcraft Photography
Claire Oring Conjures Up Magic Through Her Hypnotizing Lens
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19
Posh Rocket-Packed Pumps
Posh Rocket-Packed Pumps
The Prada Spring 2012 Footwear is Fierce and Futuristic
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18
Pop-Out Plywood Bands
Pop-Out Plywood Bands
Les Ouvrieres Wooden Rings Come in Their Original Stenciled Panels
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17
Spec-Tacular Menswear Campaigns
Spec-Tacular Menswear Campaigns
The Dolce & Gabbana Summer Precollection is Suited Up
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16
Surreal Scandinavian Snapshots
Surreal Scandinavian Snapshots
These Photos by Billy Bonkers will Make You Look Twice
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15
Crisp Color-Blocked Campaigns
Crisp Color-Blocked Campaigns
The United Colors of Benetton Spring/Summer Lookbook is Preppy
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14
Print Overload Maxidresses
Print Overload Maxidresses
The Bianca Balti Vogue Mexico Photo Shoot is 70s Chic
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13
Candid Metropolitan Captures
Candid Metropolitan Captures
The 'Free People January 2012' Shoot is Based in NYC
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12
Happening Hipster Earmuffs
Happening Hipster Earmuffs
The 'Hipstormossan' Ear Caps Keep Your Extremities Warm and Stylish
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11
Controversial Curvy Catwalks
Controversial Curvy Catwalks
Full Figured Fashion Show in New York Straddles Obesity & Empowerment
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10
Lingerie-Clad Icon Shoots
Lingerie-Clad Icon Shoots
The Michelle Williams GQ Editorial is a Tribute to Marilyn Monroe
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9
Colorfully Chic Poolside Captures
Colorfully Chic Poolside Captures
Guess by Marciano Spring Summer 2012 by Hunter & Gatti
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8
Fashionable Rebellion Photography
Fashionable Rebellion Photography
Fashion Gone Rogue's 'The Protest of Venus' Series is Dramatic
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7
Greased Hair Editorials
Greased Hair Editorials
The Angela Lindvall for Marie Claire Photo Shoot is Stunning
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6
Glamorous 70s Shoots
Glamorous 70s Shoots
The Chloe Lecareux Grazia France is Richly Retro
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5
Sequined Seaside Ensembles
Sequined Seaside Ensembles
The Martha Streck for Elle Brazil Shoot is Bright and Sparkly
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4
Lingerie-Clad Hotel Heiresses
Lingerie-Clad Hotel Heiresses
The Paris Hilton for FHM Photo Shoot is Insanely Hot
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3
Gothic Femme Fatale Editorials
Gothic Femme Fatale Editorials
The Emily DiDonato Vogue Mexico Photo Shoot is Dark and Mysterious
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2
Cowgirl Couture Fashion
Cowgirl Couture Fashion
The Spring/Summer Wildfox Couture Lookbook is Wild & Western
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1
Haute Hippie Shoots
Haute Hippie Shoots
The Vogue Australia February 2012 Issue is Stunning
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