# Iconic Pop Art Wear The Karla Spetic FW 2012 Collection is a 60s Throwback By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karla-spetic-fw-2012 References: [the-electric.blogspot](http://the-electric.blogspot.com/2012/02/heart.html) & [alwayssometimesanytime](http://www.alwayssometimesanytime.com/new/?p=9009) The Karla Spetic FW 2012 takes a sunny vacation to the 60s and returns with mod-girl structures and [pop art prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel). The designer frequents bold primary colors, pastels and sheer neutrals. The colors are applied to [romantic taffeta-skirted dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection), which boast a sultry sweet superhero feel. The comic-print pieces, inspired by the work of iconic artist Roy Lichtenstein, are ultra chic. To balance the super-feminine collection, Spetic has included a series of masculine shoes. From canary-colored loafers to laced print pumps, the slightly more rugged addition perfectly aligns with the theme of the collection. Memorable pieces include a leopard print pant suit and an armpit cutout baby doll dress. The Karla Spetic FW 2012 collection is a pumped-up pop art tour for the retro fashionista. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 87% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mod-girl Structures:** Identify opportunities to incorporate mod-girl structures into fashion designs, drawing inspiration from the 60s pop art era. - **Pop Art Prints:** Explore the use of pop art-inspired prints in fashion collections to create a vibrant and eye-catching aesthetic. - **Superhero Inspired Fashion:** Develop superhero-themed fashion pieces that merge romance and sultriness for an edgy and unique style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can adopt mod-girl structures and pop art prints to create innovative and retro-inspired collections. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Produce masculine shoes with bold prints and colors to complement feminine fashion collections and provide edgy footwear options. - **Print and Graphic Design:** Collaborate with fashion designers to create pop art-inspired prints that can be applied to clothing, accessories, and home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.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) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)