# Ornithological Apparel The Helmut Lang Resort 2012 Collection Has Avian Appeal By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2011-06-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmut-lang-resort-2012 References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2011/06/helmut-lang-resort-2012-birds.php) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2012RST-HLANG/) The Helmut Lang Resort 2012 collection has a distinctly avian appeal. The asymmetrical tunics and dresses feature superimposed feathered wings on the left side of the garment that look almost like X-ray images. Angled and rounded necklines, [feathered shoulders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots) and wispy, almost diaphanous fabrics gave each piece additional visual appeal. The Helmut Lang Resort 2012 collection features fashion that's a bit more appropriate for autumn than summer. The line's muted palette of black, gray, brown and burned orange makes it hard to envision on a yacht or at a far-flung poolside cabana; nevertheless, these pieces would make a perfect addition to a fashionista's [pre-fall wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). Do the [avian influences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life) in the Helmut Lang Resort 2012 collection appeal to you, or is this a line you'd rather forget about? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Avian Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate birds into their designs, creating a unique aesthetic for consumers to wear. - **Asymmetrical Silhouettes:** Designers can experiment with asymmetrical cuts and shapes to add visual interest to their collections. - **Muted Color Palettes:** Neutral tones can be a safe yet chic option for fashion brands, appealing to consumers seeking understated sophistication. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can experiment with incorporating avian motifs, asymmetrical silhouettes, and muted color palettes into their collections. - **Textiles:** Textile manufacturers can create feather-like fabrics and materials to cater to the demand for avian-inspired fashion. - **Accessories:** Jewelry and accessories brands can create bird-inspired pieces that complement the avian fashion trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Tactical Natural Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-goose-by-canada-goose.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md)