# Mennonite Model Mezzanines The Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2012 Line Has Zoot Suits for the Future By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-homme-spring-summer-2012 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/dior-homme-memoir-springsummer-2012-campaign/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJBR9-gPBE&feature=player_embedded) In this series of captures from the new [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection) Homme Spring/Summer 2012 line showcases the collections's new range of [sophisticated suited separates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26) with looks that are modernly Mennonite-inspired. The shoot and commercial which stars model Chris Beek and was shot by Willy Vanderperre and features the rising fashion star in what look to be a European hotel mezzanine posing with an antique, wooden chair. Structured, [monochromatic suit pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea) are depicted in interesting compositions and paired with stylish shades, providing for a modern, sophisticated look that also makes references to zoot suits from the past. So if you're looking for some formal wear of the future -- or at least the present anyway -- the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2012 collection is ready to suit you up in contemporary style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modernly Mennonite-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to integrate traditional Mennonite elements into modern designs, creating a unique and culturally influenced aesthetic. - **Sophisticated Suit Separates:** Potential for designers to create structured, monochromatic suit pieces with interesting compositions and pair them with stylish accessories, offering a modern and sophisticated look. - **Incorporating Retro References:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate elements from past fashion trends, such as zoot suits, into contemporary designs, creating a sense of nostalgia and uniqueness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the potential of merging traditional Mennonite elements with modern designs to create a new and culturally influenced aesthetic. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the demand for sophisticated suit separates by offering a wide range of structured, monochromatic suit pieces and stylish accessories. - **Advertising:** Brands can create campaigns that incorporate retro references, such as zoot suits, to appeal to consumers looking for a sense of nostalgia and uniqueness in their fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namacheko-1.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md)