# Intertwined Leather Looks The Altuzarra Spring 2012 Collection Makes Even Good Girls Go Bad By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-12 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altuzarra-spring-2012 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Altuzarra-Spring-2012-19035646) & [josephaltuzarra](http://josephaltuzarra.com/) There used to be two types of girls: ones who wear soft floral prints, and ones who wear leather, but with the [Altuzarra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-victorias-secret) Spring 2012 collection, the two have become intertwined in a way that appeals to everyone. Even the girliest girls will want to add a touch of leather to their [floral spring dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) after seeing the Altuzarra Spring 2012 collection. Joseph Altuzarra knows how to perfectly fuse different characteristics and personality traits to create looks that bring out the femme fatale in every girl. The Altuzarra Spring 2012 collection is full of [body-conscious dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich) and leather-paneled Hawaiian print pieces (that’s something I never thought I would type). As someone who never wears floral prints, I can’t help but be tempted by the pretty dresses with a rock-and-roll edge -- a little bit of leather really goes a long way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Leather-floral Fusion:** The trend of combining traditionally feminine floral prints with edgy leather accents offers opportunities to create unique fashion pieces with a wide variety of appeal. - **Body-conscious Designs:** The trend towards form-fitting dresses and designs that showcase the female form provides opportunities to create innovative silhouettes with a modern twist. - **Unexpected Pairings:** The trend of mixing unexpected patterns and textures, such as Hawaiian prints with leather panels, offers opportunities to create bold and unique fashion statements. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fusion of leather and floral patterns in fashion provides opportunities for designers and brands to create clothing lines that appeal to a wider range of customers seeking unique and edgy designs. - **Retail:** The trend towards body-conscious designs that showcase the female form presents opportunities for retailers to stock a wider range of clothing options that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The trend of mixing unexpected materials, such as leather and floral patterns, presents opportunities for textile manufacturers to experiment with unique fabric combinations that can be used in a variety of fashion applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Coordinated Leather Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Inaugural Designer-Led Ready-To-Wear Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-victorias-secret.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md)