# Glam Gothic Garments The Lanvin Spring 2012 Collection is Sleek and Sophisticated By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-10-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-spring-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2012RTW-LANVIN) & [lanvin](http://www.lanvin.com/#/en/home) There is always something so strong and passionate about Alber Elbaz's collections for [Lanvin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu) and the Lanvin Spring 2012 collection was no exception. Style.com writes that "[b]efore the show, he mentioned he had in mind an angel in hell, but as he drew and drew, the angel returned to earth." The Lanvin Spring 2012 collection was not [whimsical and airy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) -- nor was it soft, as many [spring collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025) tend to be. Instead, it was predominantly dark, incredibly sleek and streamlined. Only a handful of brightly colored pieces and blush tones made an appearance, yet somehow the line maintained that tough girl aesthetic that makes Lanvin so desirable to women of all ages. Pencil skirts reigned supreme at the Lanvin Spring 2012 show, signaling a return to glamor and sophistication that only Alber Elbaz and Lanvin could bring back with such force, making it feel fresh and new. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Gothic Glamour:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Creating dark and sleek fashion collections that challenge traditional spring aesthetics. - **Streamlined Sophistication:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Redefining spring fashion with predominantly dark and sleek designs that appeal to a wide range of women. - **Pencil Skirt Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Bringing back the glamor and sophistication of pencil skirts as a fashion staple. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Incorporating gothic elements and dark aesthetics into spring collections. - **Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Experimenting with streamlined and sleek designs to challenge traditional spring fashion. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Capitalizing on the resurgence of pencil skirts and offering them as a trendy and sophisticated option for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md)