# Flirty Taffeta Frocks The Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Fiercely Feminine By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-12-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-de-la-renta-pre-fall-2012 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Oscar-de-la-Renta-Pre-Fall-2012-20733565) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2012PF-ODLRENTA) While Pre-Fall collections are certainly not as extravagant and memorable as Fall or Spring runway shows, the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2012 collection proves that glamor does not have to take the backseat in a Pre-Fall show. The full tulle skirts that Mr. de la Renta is famous for continue to make an appearance on the runway today. Lace is, as always, a recurring theme in the show, and I couldn't be more happy about it. While most designers take a seemingly laid-back approach to Pre-Fall shows, it's nice to see that the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2012 collection still features some show-stopping, red carpet-worthy dresses that will hopefully make an appearance at awards season this winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 89% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Feminine Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create whimsical and romantic clothing pieces for women to stand out in a saturated fashion industry. - **Luxury Pre-fall Collections:** High-end fashion brands can disrupt the industry and generate buzz by releasing extravagant pre-fall collections to capture audience attention before the main fashion season. - **Revival of Classic Styles:** The resurgence of classic styles, such as tulle skirts and lace, creates a space for brands to tap into nostalgia and offer modern takes on timeless trends. ### Who This Affects Most - **High Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can benefit from designing pre-fall collections with high-end fabrics and extravagant styles to attract clientele and dominate the market. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to produce premium and luxurious fabrics for high-end pre-fall collections in order to showcase their skills and stand out in the market. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the current demand for feminine and classic styles by featuring whimsical and nostalgic pieces in their stores to offer customers a unique shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dominican Heritage-Inspired Fashion Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominican-heritage.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)