# Whimsical Retro Wardrobes The Giles Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is '50s Chic By Souzan Michael | Published 2012-01-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giles-pre-fall-2012 References: [beautyisdiverse](http://www.beautyisdiverse.com/2012/01/giles-pre-fall-2012/) & [fashionbombdaily](http://fashionbombdaily.com/2012/01/05/show-review-giles-pre-fall-2012/) Leave it to famed British designer Giles Deacon to create a line that is retro and modern at the same time with the Giles Pre-Fall 2012 collection. While the retro, Mad Men-inspired look has been dominating the runways of the fashion capitals for a few seasons now, Mr. Deacon updates it with gorgeous navy single-breasted [power suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025), [bohemian printed maxi dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) and sky-high stilettos. Giles Deacon recently left Emmanuel Ungaro after only a few seasons as the brand's creative director (Deacon took over after Lindsay Lohan's failed stint at Ungaro) and it seems that his decision to leave was a wise one. Now with his entire focus on his namesake brand, the Giles Pre-Fall 2012 collection is essentially flawless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Revival:** Designers update classic looks with a modern twist. - **Power Suits:** Navy single-breasted power suits make a comeback. - **Printed Maxi Dresses:** Bohemian prints and maxi dresses infuse retro charm. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Retro-inspired fashion takes center stage. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the demand for retro-inspired clothing. - **Marketing:** Brands can leverage nostalgia to create marketing campaigns that appeal to a wide audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md)