# Aristocratic Collar Editorials The Michelle Lowe-Holder SS 2012 Lookbook is Pink-Hued By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelle-lowe-holder-ss-2012 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/s--Michelle-Lowe-Holder-SS-12-Look-Book-13825-1.html) & [lowe-holder](http://www.lowe-holder.com/about) The Michelle Lowe-Holder SS 2012 lookbook has exaggerated regal appeal. The ‘Victorian Flowers and Cram Crocodiles’ series features hugely ruffled neck pieces, bracelets and a [beaded necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry). A memorable piece includes a Gothic Turkish crown. Besides the model’s pink hair, the model’s body and backdrop blend together into one. The accessories are highly structural, coming up in angular forms around the wearer’s face. Michelle Lowe-Holder is a Canadian-born designer who received her honors degree from Pratt Institute in New York, and went on to Central St. Martins MA program. She focuses her designs on eco practices, upcycling wasted ends of linens. The Michelle Lowe-Holder SS 2012 line was released during London Fashion Week. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Exaggerated Regal Appeal:** The Michelle Lowe-Holder SS 2012 lookbook showcases exaggerated regal accessories, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury fashion industry. - **Eco Practices and Upcycling:** Michelle Lowe-Holder's focus on eco practices and upcycling wasted ends of linens presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable fashion. - **Blending Model and Backdrop:** The blending of the model's body and backdrop in the Michelle Lowe-Holder SS 2012 lookbook suggests the potential for disruptive innovation in immersive fashion photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** The exaggerated regal appeal of the Michelle Lowe-Holder SS 2012 lookbook presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury fashion industry. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Michelle Lowe-Holder's focus on eco practices and upcycling wasted ends of linens presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable fashion. - **Fashion Photography:** The blending of the model's body and backdrop in the Michelle Lowe-Holder SS 2012 lookbook suggests the potential for disruptive innovation in immersive fashion photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md) - [Print-Forward Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection.md)