# Polished Print Pieces The Matthew Williamson Spring 2012 Collection is Perfectly Chic By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matthew-williamson-spring-2012 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Matthew-Williamson-Spring-2012-Runway-Photos-19121381) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012RTW-MWILLIAM) For those of you who follow British designer Matthew Williamson's work, it's no secret that he's always been a little obsessed with [bohemian prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection), and that has never been more obvious than it is in the Matthew Williamson Spring 2012 collection. Williamson is also famous for presenting neons way before the bold and blindingly bright shades became the "It" colors for the season. [Fun party dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich) seem to be his specialty and no one is complaining. Whether it was ostrich feathers, a ton of beading, or Eastern-inspired prints, each dress was a total show-stopper. Another plus was that [famed shoe designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society) and celebrity favorite, Charlotte Olympia, created all of the footwear for the show. Life is a party and the Matthew Williamson Spring 2012 show was certainly a celebration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bohemian Prints:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate bohemian prints in their collections, providing a unique and distinctive aesthetic. - **Neon Fashion:** Fashion brands can embrace bold and bright neon colors in their designs to stay on-trend and captivate the attention of fashion-forward consumers. - **Collaborative Footwear:** Partnerships between fashion designers and renowned shoe brands offer opportunities for innovative and eye-catching footwear designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can leverage bohemian prints and neon fashion to create unique and eye-catching collections. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore collaborations with fashion designers to create stylish and standout shoe designs. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can curate and showcase collections that feature bohemian prints, neon fashion, and collaborative footwear to attract fashion-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Jungle Motif Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cb2-collaborated.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md)