# Colorful Childlike Jewelry The Apres Ski 2012 Collection is Youthful and Retro By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apres-ski-2012-collection References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/apres-ski-spring-lookbook) & [apresskishop](http://www.apresskishop.com/) The jewelry pieces found in the [Apres Ski 2012](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apres-eau-de-parfum) collection and catalog boast childlike shapes and [candy-coated colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection) that will lend an adorable and playful feminine touch to any individual outfit and overall wardrobe. If they are paired with equally youthful frocks or even sophisticated button-up shirts, the necklaces will make a subtle statement that is hard to resist. Created by Lucia Vergara, a designer based in Barcelona, Spain, the Apres Ski 2012 collection stays true to her retro directive. As stated on the Apres Ski website, the brand "identifies with the [vintage aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomellatos-collezione-1967), original, special and unique look, and so most of her pieces are actually born of old materials, from the 40s to 80s." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Childlike Jewelry:** Opportunity for creating fun and playful jewelry designs that appeal to individuals of all ages. - **Candy-coated Colors:** Opportunity for incorporating vibrant and cheerful colors into fashion accessories and clothing. - **Retro Aesthetic:** Opportunity for designing jewelry pieces that draw inspiration from vintage styles and trends. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating unique and eye-catching jewelry pieces with a youthful and retro-inspired design. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for incorporating colorful and playful elements into various fashion accessories, such as bags, scarves, and shoes. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to embrace retro aesthetics and create clothing collections that evoke nostalgia while remaining stylish and modern. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Wintry Aperitivo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apres-ski-collection.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md) - [Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection.md) - [Doll-Inspired Pocket-Sized Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-alex-and-ani.md) - [Animated Creature Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolls-x-swarovski.md) - [Heritage-Inspired High-End Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritageinspired-highend-jewelry.md)