# Blue-Hued Seasonal Styles The PAINKILLER Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Offers Monochromatic Looks By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painkiller-spring-summer-2012 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/painkiller-springsummer-2012/) Blue is hue for the PAINKILLER Spring/Summer 2012 line, as is evident from their easy and elegant styles presented in their new lookbook. The collection features denim shorts with paisley prints, chambray shirts and striped pieces just to name a few. The collection comes together is a way that offers a [casually-cool and effortless style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring) that is, dare I even say, rather cute. One of the most striking looks from the line pairs a [navy blazer with suede elbow patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2) with a gray, chain-printed tank and coordinating shorts, while another one is composed of black, harem pants and a [multi-directional striped shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyra-scenic-route) in contrasting shades of blue. So get ready to set sail for spring with the newest offering from the PAINKILLER Spring/Summer 2012 collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Monochromatic Looks:** The trend of monochromatic looks that feature a single color palette can be leveraged by fashion startups to create custom collections. - **Chambray Shirts:** The trend of chambray shirts can be utilized by eco-friendly fashion companies to create sustainable and comfortable clothes. - **Suede Elbow Patches:** The trend of suede elbow patches can be used by luxury fashion companies to add a touch of sophistication to their designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of blue-hued seasonal styles to create versatile and wearable clothing lines. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can innovatively utilize AI to design and suggest casual but chic styles for customers. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods manufacturers can add value to their products by flaunting sustainable product lines churned out through eco-friendly materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Versatile Stylish Seasonal Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blauer-1.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-4.md) - [Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-3.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md)