# Neon-Obsessed Outfits The Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2012 Collection was Inspired by a 7 Year Old By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elie-tahari-pre-fall-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2012PF-ETAHARI) & [diyfashion](http://www.diyfashion.com/sportswearready-wear/elie-tahari’s-pre-fall-2012-fun-3583) The Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2012 collection has two consistent, recurring themes: neon colors and zippers all over the place. The Israeli-American designer told Style.com that although he is always inspired by his daughter Zoe, it was this collection in particular that made him take the 7 year old's approach to fashion and apply it to his brand. "We're known for our classic go-to-work dresses," Tahari told Style.com, "but this season I feel like it's a new ball game. Finally, I feel like we're hitting on the kind of 'young luxury' we've been trying to push." The designer's attempt to appeal to a younger market is certainly working for him. The Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2012 collection is sure to be a hit among women of all ages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Neon Colors Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate bold neon colors into their collections, appealing to a younger market. - **Zipper Excess:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with excessive use of zippers in clothing designs, creating unique and eye-catching fashion statements. - **Young Luxury:** Opportunity for luxury brands to target younger consumers by offering stylish and trendy designs with a touch of luxury. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Innovative fashion designers can take inspiration from the Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2012 collection, exploring new ways to incorporate neon colors and zippers in their designs. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore new techniques and methods for incorporating zippers into garments, meeting the growing demand for unique and stylish clothing. - **Luxury Brands:** Luxury brands can take cues from Elie Tahari's 'young luxury' approach, introducing trendy designs with a touch of luxury to attract younger consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-2.md) - [Provocative Pre-Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-2-camp.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Executive Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie.md) - [Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-1.md)