# Plum Pleated Skirts The Salvatore Ferragamo Pre-Fall 2012 Line is Pattern-Perfect By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferragamo-pre-fall-2012 References: [fashionista](http://fashionista.com/2012/01/ferragamo-pre-fall-2012-traveling-in-style/) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2012PF-FERRAGAMO) The Salvatore Ferragamo Pre-Fall 2012 line is a quaint collection of argyle and plaid fashions with a focus on skirted suits with leather detailing and ultra-luxe accessories. The Pre-Fall Ferragamo is an homage to the [uniformed schoolgirl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school) with mature and elegant adjustments that make it age-appropriate and totally wearable for working women. The Ferragamo [Pre-Fall 2012 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall) has a lot of burnt orange and turquoise color, as well as plum and scarlet red that makes up a powerful color palate. Accessorized with drooping felt hats, [boxy leather purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts) and pointy pumps, the collection is stylish, yet refined with the use of bold prints. The tailoring of each look seems to take cues from different decades, that gives it a vintage feel, while the patterns seem to modernize it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to create collections with vintage elements and aesthetic to appeal to modern consumers. - **Bold Color Palates:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with bold color palates in their collections to make a statement and stand out in the market. - **Accessories as Statement Pieces:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to create and promote accessories that make a statement and complement clothing items in their collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can take inspiration from the Salvatore Ferragamo Pre-Fall 2012 line and create collections with vintage elements, bold color palates, and statement accessories to appeal to consumers. - **Retail Industry:** Retail brands can stock products with vintage elements, bold colors, and statement accessories to cater to customers who prefer these trends. - **Accessories Industry:** Accessory brands can create statement pieces that complement fashion brands' collections and stand out on their own for customers seeking unique and bold accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Soft-Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softbag-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)