# Brothel-Inspired Fashion The Elkin Spring 2012 Collection Has an Innocent Farm Girl Look By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elkin-spring-2012 References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/elkin-spring-2012) & [elkincollection](http://elkincollection.com/) The Elkin Spring 2012 collection may have an innocent farm girl look to it, but it was actually inspired by brothels and bordellos that were once visited by not-so-innocent farm boys. This collection may have boys forgetting about their [schoolgirl fantasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school) for something a little bit more rustic. Starring a few local Los Angeles celebrities, the Elkin Spring 2012 lookbook features actress Fabianne Gstottenmayr, Z Berg from The Like, Claire Acey of Nightmare & The Cat and many more. It is interesting to see these [cute dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) on some rosy-cheeked women. Filled with voluminous mini skirts, plaid prints and overall dresses, this collection offers the perfect clothes to enjoy the nippy spring weather without being too covered up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Brothel-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers can look to taboo topics like brothels for inspiration and create collections that contrast innocence and sensuality. - **Rustic Prints:** Designers can incorporate rustic prints, like plaid, in their collections to add a touch of country charm to city attire. - **Local Celebrity Endorsement:** Partnering with local celebrities to showcase a new collection can grab attention and boost brand recognition. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can use provocative themes to create collections that draw attention and start new trends. - **Entertainment:** Partnering with local celebrities and influencers can help fashion brands boost their reach, exposure, and credibility. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Incorporating rustic prints and country charm in textile design can increase demand for materials that add a touch of nostalgia to clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Vibrant Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorette-springsummer-collection.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Office-Themed Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-desking.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md)