If Jackie O and Aubrey Hepburn were alive today, I have no doubt that they would have loved to be outfitted in pieces from the Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2012 collection.
Ms. Herrera has always been the epitome of ladylike elegance, both in the way she chooses to present herself in public, as well as her beautiful designs.
"What pre-fall means is spring," Herrera told Vogue.com. "Women buy these clothes to wear in summer." That explains why the Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2012 collection is a stunning compilation of elegant dresses as well as practical tweed coats for cooler days.
Like Miu Miu's now-infamous sparrow prints a few seasons back, the Carolina Herrera collection features an adorable puppy print. The designer's miniature poodle, Gaspar, served as her inspiration.
Check out the Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2012 collection for some inspiration to add some ladylike looks into your wardrobe.
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Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is a Nod to Retro Glamor
Trend Themes
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2. Practical Tweed Coats - Potential for innovative designs of tweed coats that are both stylish and functional for cooler days.
3. Animal-inspired Prints - Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to incorporate unique animal prints, like the adorable puppy print in the Carolina Herrera collection, into their designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore retro glamor fashion and create collections that pay homage to iconic fashion icons like Jackie O and Aubrey Hepburn.
2. Outerwear - Opportunity for outerwear industry to develop practical tweed coats that offer style and protection against cooler weather.
3. Textile Printing - Innovation potential for textile printing industry to create unique animal-inspired prints, such as the puppy print featured in the Carolina Herrera collection, for use in various fashion applications.