# Fierce 40s Fashion The Prada 2012 Spring/Summer Collection Oozes Retro-Modern Glamour By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-09-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prada-2012-spring-summer References: [stylosophy.it](http://www.stylosophy.it/foto/prada-milano-moda-donna-p-e-2012/) & [prada](http://www.prada.com/it) Miuccia Prada presented her interpretation of the season's key trends -- candy colors, [applied lace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) and flowers -- at the [Milano Moda Donna Fashion Week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026) with the Prada 2012 Spring/Summer collection. The Prada 2012 Spring/Summer collection represents a modern, sophisticated woman from a fascinating era full of glamour: the 40's. The retro-chic collection revives the shapes and silhouettes of a romantic pin-up girl's wardrobe, including dresses, gowns, swimsuits and even overcoats. Miuccia Prada masterfully unites these wonderful shapes with the season's [candy colors and flower patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025) to create a surprisingly wearable, charming collection. There is a twist in these designs (as there always is with Prada) that make the collection stand out from the other brands: the flower patterns are made of colorful lace, which is applied on most of the garments. This intricate technique cheats the eye. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-modern Fashion:** The popularity of retro styles and silhouettes combined with modern touches presents opportunities for fashion designers to create unique and captivating collections. - **Intricate Lace Techniques:** The use of intricate lace techniques in clothing design offers opportunities for innovation in the fashion industry. - **Revival of Pin-up Girl Fashion:** The revival of pin-up girl fashion presents an opportunity for clothing companies to tap into a popular and captivating look from the past and modernize it for today's fashion world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** The fashion industry presents opportunities for designers to create unique and memorable collections, such as the retro-modern styles featured in the Prada 2012 Spring/Summer collection. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The intricate lace techniques featured in the Prada 2012 Spring/Summer collection present opportunities for textile manufacturers to create innovative and captivating fabrics. - **Vintage and Retro Clothing:** The revival of pin-up girl fashion from the 40s presents opportunities for vintage and retro clothing companies to capitalize on this popular and captivating look from the past. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Versatile Ultra-Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prelude-2026-collection.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md)