# Preppy Pajama Fashion The Aritzia Spring 2012 Collection is Comfortable and Chic By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzia-spring-2012 References: [fabsugar](http://www.fabsugar.com/Aritzia-Spring-2012-Collection-20469301) & [aritzia](http://aritzia.com/) The Aritzia Spring 2012 collection takes a preppy turn without compromising its drapey, bohemian roots. Dreamy and elegant, the line offers cool and contemporary clothing that is perfect for the season of life and renewal. Nevertheless, amidst the femininity of each piece in the Aritzia Spring 2012 collection, there is an edge that also defines this line from past ones. Silky frocks and blouses are paired with [tailored blazers and pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26). By colliding two worlds together (the [preppy and sporty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2) with the free-spirited and relaxed), the Aritzia Spring 2012 collection will appeal to many. There is even a hint of the burgeoning [pajama fad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-pajamas-collection) in some of the outfits. Overall, the Aritzia Spring 2012 collection focuses on comfortable chic ensembles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Preppy Pajama Fashion:** The Aritzia Spring 2012 collection incorporates the emerging pajama trend into preppy fashion, offering disruptive innovation in the clothing industry. - **Combining Preppy and Bohemian Styles:** The Aritzia Spring 2012 collection merges preppy and bohemian aesthetics, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to blend contrasting design elements. - **Comfortable Chic Ensembles:** The Aritzia Spring 2012 collection emphasizes the trend of comfortable yet stylish clothing, presenting an opportunity for brands to cater to consumers seeking both comfort and fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore incorporating the pajama trend and merging contrasting styles to disrupt the industry and attract a wider customer base. - **Clothing:** The clothing industry can benefit from the emphasis on comfortable chic ensembles, offering disruptive innovation through the development of clothing lines that prioritize comfort without compromising style. - **Design:** Designers have an opportunity to experiment with blending preppy and bohemian aesthetics, creating disruptive innovation in the design industry and inspiring new trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Elevated Casual Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring.md) - [Vibrant Comfort-Forward Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-daze-collection.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Sleep Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-sets.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md)