# Smart Rust-Colored Ensembles Hermes Spring 2012 Collection Plays on Variations of Orange By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-10-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-spring-2012 References: [fashion.telegraph](http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG8802584/Paris-Fashion-Week-Hermes-springsummer-2012.html) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2012RTW-HERMES) Colors that seem more typical of the fall time were the basis of the [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-1) Spring 2012 show, which displayed at Paris Fashion Week today. The collection included variations of orange, from darker copper and light rust hues to bold tangerine colors. Along with the Halloween-esque color range, the Hermes Spring 2012 collection also included periods of white, beige and black. The styles were part-time boho but full-time sophisticate, featuring everything from polished double-breasted blazers and straight shifts to headscarves, voluminous skirts, pleated tunics and boxy, mandarin-collar jackets. Harem pants were also part of the mix, as was an interesting robot-printed long-sleeved dress and matching head scarf. Chic, with a retro twist, the Hermes Spring 2012 collection, presented by the newly installed designer Christophe Lemaire, was chock-full of [spring-worthy styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025) that could also work well into the [fall season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 67% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fall-inspired Colors:** There is an opportunity to create innovative color palettes for fashion collections inspired by fall colors. - **Boho-sophisticate Styles:** Designers can explore the fusion of bohemian and sophisticated elements in fashion to create unique and trendy styles. - **Retro Chic Fashion:** There is a potential for designing fashion collections that combine retro aesthetics with modern twists for a chic look. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of fall-inspired colors to create innovative collections and attract customers looking for unique color palettes. - **Design Industry:** The design industry can explore the fusion of bohemian and sophisticated elements in various products, such as furniture, home decor, and accessories. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can cater to the demand for retro chic fashion by producing fabrics with retro-inspired prints and patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Opulent Material-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-1.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Premium Beauty Make-Up Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-regard.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md)