# Flower-Printed Menswear The Ana Locking Spring 2012 Collection Offers Full-Bloom Fashion By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-12-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-locking-spring-2012 References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/ana-locking-spring-2012/) & [metrovelvet](http://www.metrovelvet.com/runway/ana-locking-spring-2012/) From gender-bending fashion editorials to groundbreaking collections, androgyny is taking the fashion world by storm. The Ana Locking Spring 2012 menswear collection features a wide range of [feminine floral prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) that are executed and styled in a masculine way. The collection explores the soft aspects and details of nature. Bold and vibrant prints resemble intricate details and textures. These bright patterns are paired with the minimalism of classically structured and tailored silhouettes. The edgy ensembles are explosive thanks to the designer’s use of eye-catching floral patterns. The collection features a wide variety of sleek separates including sharp blazer and [tailored pant combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26) as well as summery shorts and avant-garde, feminine-inspired [man sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society) that serve as fluid accessories. The Anna Locking Spring 2012 collection is bold and inventive. The designer's fearless concepts and flawless executions are to die for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Androgynous Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the fusion of masculine and feminine elements in fashion by incorporating floral prints into menswear. - **Bold Print Designs:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Experiment with vibrant and eye-catching prints to create visually striking fashion collections. - **Sleek Separates:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Focus on creating sharp and tailored separates that can be mixed and matched to create versatile outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce floral prints into menswear, challenging traditional gender norms and expanding design possibilities. - **Textile Printing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop advanced printing techniques to create bold and intricate patterns on fabrics for fashion collections. - **Footwear:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design and produce avant-garde sandals that combine elements of femininity and masculinity, offering unique footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Palm Beach-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-stuff.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-sneakers1.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md)