# Airy Architectural Catwalks Haider Ackermann Spring 2012 Collection is Darkly Whimsical By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-01-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haider-ackermann-spring-2012 References: [multiplefashiondisorder.wordpress](http://multiplefashiondisorder.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/haider-ackermann-spring-2012/) & [nymag](http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/designers/bios/haiderackermann/) The Haider Ackermann Spring 2012 collection is an anthology of moody draping and strong female character. The collection is a beautiful curation of [wispy fabrics and strong tailored detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). The combination evokes a punk-ass attitude with a feminine twist. The result is a sensual and strong look. Some pieces boast other-worldy auras, including sheer veils, deep hoods, and wide-shouldered wraps. Keeping the whimsical collation crisp are [menswear loafer shoes in feminine colours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) and textures, and heavy leather vests. The designer says of the line, “We’ve been doing [elongated silhouettes reaching the sky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit) for seasons ... there’s so much high heels and sexiness that now it’s nice to have an army of Lord Byrons coming your way!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 41% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Moody Draping:** Explore innovative techniques and materials for creating moody draping in fashion design. - **Whimsical Collation:** Discover ways to combine whimsical elements with crisp and tailored designs for a unique fashion collection. - **Other-worldly Auras:** Embrace the use of sheer veils, deep hoods, and wide-shouldered wraps in fashion to create other-worldly and ethereal looks. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** The fashion industry can explore new design techniques and materials to create innovative collections with moody draping and whimsical elements. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers have the opportunity to develop new fabrics that can create other-worldly auras in fashion designs. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can experiment with feminine colors and textures in menswear loafer shoes to add a unique touch to fashion collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md)