# Sophisticated Scarlet Accents The Donna Karan Resort 2012 Collection Epitomizes Sharp and Classy By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donna-karan-resort-2012 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/donna-karan-resort-2012-collection/) & [donnakaran](http://www.donnakaran.com/) Limited color schemes, gorgeous color-blocking and an added air of class seem to be the theme with this season's [high-fashion resort collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection), and the [Donna Karan Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donna-karan-cashmere-collection) 2012 collection is certainly no exception. What adds to the beauty of these elegant ensembles is the sculptured shapes and [classic accessories such as brooches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts) and heavy diamond neck pieces. Fashion Gone Rogue describes the collection as "offering masculine tailoring with feminine frills, hoop skirts and the button-up t-shirt get reinvented for a sleekly chic uniform." The collection offers a perfect balance between sophisticated style and casual street style. With its beautiful striking reds blended with gorgeous neutrals, these silhouette-framing styles are perfect for the summer season for anyone looking to get that striking look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 73% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited Color Schemes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a customizable color scheme tool for fashion brands to provide personalized options. - **Classy Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of affordable and eco-friendly accessories with classic designs for the fashion-conscious consumer. - **Sculptured Shapes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 3D printing technology into fashion production to create unique and customizable garments. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement augmented reality technology to enable virtual try-ons and improve the online shopping experience. - **Jewelry Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to create innovative and eco-friendly jewelry pieces. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new sustainable fabrics using bio-based materials and processes to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Evocative Cashmere Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donna-karan-cashmere-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Print-Forward Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection.md) - [Modern Vacation Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection.md)