# Geometric Androgynous Designs The Pringle of Scotland Spring 2012 Collection is Classically Cool By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringle-of-scotland-spring-2012 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Pringle-Scotland-Spring-2012-19130739) & [handbag](http://www.handbag.com/fashion/catwalk/Pringle-london-spring-summer-2012-catwalk-180911) In the current days of Lady Gaga-crazed fans and Katy Perry-inspired latex outfits dominating the red carpets and runways, it is so refreshing to see a presentation like the Pringle of Scotland Spring 2012 collection. The 200-year-old company has always been known for its [luxurious knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits) and this collection proved that the brand has still got it. [Geometric prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26) are a high point of the collection, as were the dresses and shirts that were split down the back, adding a subtle hint of sultriness that could possibly go unnoticed, which makes it that much more intriguing. The Pringle of Scotland Spring 2012 collection is a fantastic example of how [classic, elegant styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein) don't have to seem outdated and old-fashioned. Thanks to designer Alistair Carr, who joined the label in March after a brief stint at Balenciaga, Pringle of Scotland is as fresh and youthful as ever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geometric Prints:** The trend of using geometric prints in fashion design can be applied to the home decor industry to create unique and modern home furnishings that can appeal to a wider market. - **Androgynous Style:** The androgynous fashion style can be applied to the beauty industry to promote gender-neutral personal care products and makeup, which can cater to a more inclusive consumer demographic. - **Classic Elegance:** The classic elegance trend in fashion can be leveraged in the wedding industry to create timeless yet modern bridal collections that can appeal to a wider customer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can create sustainable, androgynous collections in line with the Pringle of Scotland Spring 2012 collection to reflect changing consumer attitudes towards gender and diversity. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can adopt the geometric design trend used in the Pringle of Scotland Spring 2012 collection in creating unique and modern home furnishings that can appeal to younger consumers. - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can adopt androgynous style and offer gender-neutral personal care products and makeup, as promoted by the Pringle of Scotland Spring 2012 collection, to appeal to diverse consumer demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md)