# Sweet Striped Ensembles Earn Your Stripes with the 10 Crosby Derek Lam Spring 2012 Collection By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-crosby-derek-lam-spring-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012RTW-DLAMCROS) & [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/10-Crosby-Derek-Lam-Spring-2012-19018793) Bright colors are back in a big way, as demonstrated by the 10 Crosby Derek Lam Spring 2012 collection. [Spring collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025) are always dominated by [bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) and prints, but Derek Lam's diffusion line really blows other designers out of the water with his [bold, never-playing-it-safe looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025). The 10 Crosby Derek Lam Spring 2012 collection is full of stripes. Horizontal stripes, vertical stripes, sometimes both at the same time -- they're all welcome here. "Hanne Gaby Odiele has this sunny, exuberant personality and a relaxed and cool sense of style," Derek Lam explained to Style.com. "Over the years, she has become sort of a muse for me." "Bright" and "sunny" are two words that I could get used to on the runways, and the 10 Crosby Derek Lam Spring 2012 collection has enough of both to light up a dark room, and maybe even the stone hearts of fashion editors around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Bright Colors:** Opportunity to capitalize on the resurgence of bright colors in fashion and incorporate them into various industries. - **Bold Prints:** Opportunity to innovate and create unique and eye-catching prints in different industries, inspired by the bold prints in the 10 Crosby Derek Lam Spring 2012 collection. - **Mixing Patterns:** Opportunity to explore and experiment with unconventional pattern combinations in fashion and other industries, inspired by the mixing of patterns in the collection. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry by incorporating bold and bright colors, as well as experimenting with unique prints and pattern combinations. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in interior design by incorporating bright colors and bold prints, creating visually striking and unique living spaces. - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in graphic design by drawing inspiration from the bold prints and pattern combinations in the 10 Crosby Derek Lam Spring 2012 collection, creating visually captivating designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-1.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Collaboration Springtime Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-for-target-collection.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md)