# Joyfully Jewel-Toned Collections Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 is the Epitome of Luxury By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-spring-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012RTW-BVENETA) & [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Bottega-Veneta-Spring-2012-19203923) Creative director Tomas Maier told Style.com that the Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 collection is about "technology and handicrafts coming together." While last season's collection was clearly influenced by the 1960s, the Spring collection was rooted in luxe streetwear and urban clothing. The Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 collection, as always, featured the most luscious looking, lust-worthy bags (in ostrich or glazed crocodile skin, no less) to come down the runways in Milan. Few collections are as closely associated with glamor and luxury as Bottega Veneta, and the Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 collection reminded audiences and fashion lovers around the world just why that is. Sophistication was fused with bursts of color and even panels of mesh, and the result was clothing that is ultimately wearable and elegant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 12% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Streetwear:** There is an opportunity to create high-end streetwear collections that combine luxury materials with urban style. - **Luscious Bags:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved in the handbag industry by incorporating exotic materials like ostrich or glazed crocodile skin. - **Technology and Handicrafts:** Innovation lies in merging traditional handicraft techniques with modern technology to create unique and stylish fashion collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore incorporating more streetwear elements into luxury collections. - **Handbag:** The handbag industry should consider using unconventional materials to create a more luxurious and exclusive line of products. - **Craftsmanship:** There is an opportunity for industries focusing on craftsmanship to incorporate technology and modern design elements in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Venice-Inspired Luxe Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragrance-collection-1.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md) - [Venice-Inspired Luxury Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fragrance1.md) - [Nomadic Luxe Canvas Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andiamo-backpack.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabat-bag.md) - [Branded Canvas Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-4.md) - [High-Fashion Houseware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-homeware-collection.md)