# Classy Coral Maxis The Derek Lam Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Comfort and Sophistication By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derek-lam-spring-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012RTW-DLAM) & [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Derek-Lam-Spring-2012-19037920) Few designers create timeless, [sporty pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-swimwear-collection) like Derek Lam, and the Derek Lam Spring 2012 collection is a perfect depiction of what the California-born designer is capable of. Listed in the show's notes as some of Lam's influences this season were: "Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack crooning by the piano and Angie Dickinson lounging by a crystal-blue pool. Mid-century louche and luxury." Classic silhouettes and patterns like '60s mod-inspired [graphic prints and pencil skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection) added a timelessness to the Derek Lam Spring 2012 collection, while trendy colors of the season like canary yellow and coral made sure each look was current and right on trend. My favorite look of the collection is surely the [belted brown leather shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection) paired with a geometric printed pencil skirt. Lam's ability to mix retro and current looks with an undeniable flair is what makes him a New York Fashion Week favorite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Timeless Silhouettes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating modern fashion pieces that blend classic and contemporary designs. - **Trendy Colors:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new color palettes and incorporating them into fashion collections. - **Retro-inspired Prints:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in reinventing vintage prints and patterns for a contemporary audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining timeless and trendy elements to create unique and fashionable collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in producing fabrics that can bring retro-inspired prints to life in a modern and sustainable manner. - **Color Forecasting:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in predicting and setting trends for fashionable colors each season and influencing the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [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) - [Print-Forward Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md)