# Cute Coral Minidresses The Porter Grey Spring 2012 Collection is Perfectly Fun and Flirty By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-grey-spring-2012 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Porter-Grey-Spring-2012-19010148) & [nyunews](http://www.nyunews.com/life/2011/09/09/09portergrey/) Sisters Alexandra and Kristen O'Neill, the design duo behind label Porter Grey, served up an adorably wearable line with their Porter Grey Spring 2012 presentation. [Bright coral shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corteiz-7) brighten up the collection, which is predominantly made up of nudes and whites. Fun graphic prints also play a huge role in the Porter Grey Spring 2012 collection, but my absolutely favorite piece is the [nude boyfriend blazer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection) paired with a fun and flirty coral mini dress and nude-colored brogues. The mixture of masculine and feminine looks adds a fresh touch to this up-and-coming fashion line. The Porter Grey Spring 2012 collection is a great start to New York Fashion Week. Here's hoping the rest of the collections maintain the fun, laid-back feel that spring is all about. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bright Coral Shades:** The rise of bright coral shades in fashion opens up opportunities for innovative color palettes in other industries. - **Graphic Prints:** The use of fun and bold graphic prints in fashion can inspire disruptive design elements in the home decor industry. - **Mix of Masculine and Feminine:** The incorporation of both masculine and feminine looks in fashion can lead to new concepts and product offerings in the gender-neutral fashion market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The Porter Grey Spring 2012 collection showcases trends that can be translated into various clothing categories and accessories. - **Home Decor:** The presence of graphic prints in the Porter Grey Spring 2012 collection can influence the design choices and patterns in home decor products. - **Gender-neutral Fashion:** The fusion of masculine and feminine looks in the Porter Grey Spring 2012 collection presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in gender-neutral fashion brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Yellow Fit-and-Flare Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-fitandflare-dresses.md) - [Romantic Summer-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich.md) - [Gen Z Elevated Spring Basics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-bandit-spring-2024-collection.md) - [Summer Sundress Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-fifth.md) - [Summer Bridal Guest-Of Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-guestof-collection.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md)