# Barely-There Minidresses The M Patmos Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Wearable and Everyday Chic By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-12-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-patmos-pre-fall-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2012PF-MPATMOS) & [nymag](http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2012/prefall/main/newyork/womenrunway/mpatmos/) Designer Marcia Patmos was inspired by a recent trip Shanghai when creating the M Patmos Pre-Fall 2012 collection. She tells Style.com that she enjoyed some "peculiar delicacies that she enjoyed at a traditional Chinese wedding, including turtle soup and shark's stomach." You might be wondering how on earth turtle soup and shark's stomach could inspire a fashion collection, but it's that sense of adventure that Ms. Patmos brought back with her. At first glance, the M Patmos Pre-Fall 2012 collection seems like your run-of-the-mill [daywear line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1), but the intricacy of the collection lies in the details. For instance, hidden zippers transforming a slouchy tunic into a minidress and [hand-crafted crochet sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein) are the types of details that make Marcia Patmos' offerings so unforgettable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 77% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hidden Zippers:** Opportunity for creating innovative clothing designs that seamlessly transform from one style to another with hidden zippers. - **Hand-crafted Crochet:** Potential for disruptive innovation by incorporating intricate hand-crafted crochet techniques into fashion designs, adding unique and memorable details. - **Everyday Chic:** Opportunity for creating fashion collections that combine wearability with a touch of elegance, catering to the everyday needs of stylish individuals. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new design possibilities and create disruptive fashion lines by leveraging hidden zippers and incorporating hand-crafted crochet techniques. - **Textiles:** Innovative textile manufacturers can develop materials that integrate hidden zippers seamlessly, allowing for the creation of versatile and transformative clothing pieces. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the demand for everyday chic fashion by curating collections that provide stylish yet practical options for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md)