# Ocean-Inspired Shift Dresses The Christopher Kane Spring 2012 Collection is Seaside Chic By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christopher-kane-spring-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012RTW-CKANE) & [mydaily](http://www.mydaily.co.uk/2011/09/19/catwalk-review-christopher-kane-spring-summer-2012/) There is something incredibly refreshing about the Christopher Kane Spring 2012 collection. Full of [shift dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection) in deep blue prints, sheen metallics, and adorned with origami-inspired details, the presentation was as much about comfort as it was about style. Flat sandals adorned the feet of each model, a trend that has been popping up more and more in the past few seasons (much to my dismay). The sportswear-inspired cuts of the dresses and almost orthopedic style shoes were offset (thankfully) by [luxurious prints and fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection). Interesting, unexpected cut-outs were also a highlight of the Christopher Kane Spring 2012 collection, adding a much needed edge and touch of glamor to the collection. With a line full of icy blues and crisp white shades, the Christopher Kane Spring 2012 collection is sure to show up time and time again in magazine spreads this upcoming season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shift Dresses:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating innovative and sustainable materials for shift dresses. - **Flat Sandals:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating comfortable yet stylish orthopedic footwear. - **Cut-outs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in introducing new and unique cut-out designs for clothing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry to incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable practices. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry to create orthopedic shoes that are fashionable and trendy. - **Textile:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry to develop new materials with interesting cut-out capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Refined Spring-Ready Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-springsummer-uniqlo-c-collection.md)