# Chic Cleopatra-Clad Couture The Etro Spring 2012 Line is Goddess-Inspired By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-09-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etro-spring-2012 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/etro-spring-2012-milan-fashion-week/) & [etro](http://www.etro.com/) If Cleopatra were alive today, she would be very impressed with the [Etro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etro-birkenstock-1774-collection) Spring 2012 collection that is simply made for a goddess. The collection consists of Aztec-looking designs and prints that will simply blow your mind. There are some very interesting skin-baring cut-outs that are sensually appealing and effortlessly stylish. The Etro models are seen wearing 1920s cut-out silhouettes and dresses that are simply glamorous. The colors used for the collection are a mixed palette of colors as well as some plain black and white dresses. If Cleopatra were in the 21st century, I assume this is the kind of couture she would be sporting. So for those of you interested in dressing up to a [goddess-like level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddess-collection) and looking effortlessly elegant, the Etro Spring 2012 collection is your dream wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 69% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aztec-inspired Designs:** Aztec-looking designs and prints are a rising trend in the fashion industry, presenting an opportunity for designers to create unique and eye-catching garments for the modern consumer. - **Skin-baring Cut-outs:** Cut-out silhouettes and dresses with skin-baring elements are gaining popularity in the fashion world, providing an opportunity for fashion brands to create sensually appealing and effortlessly stylish designs. - **Mixed Palette of Colors:** The use of a mixed palette of colors, including plain black and white dresses, is a trend that can inspire designers to experiment with bold and unconventional color combinations in their collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating Aztec-inspired designs, skin-baring cut-outs, and mixed color palettes to create unique and captivating clothing lines for consumers who seek stylish and glamorous outfits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Mythological Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddess-collection.md)