# Femme-Print Fashion The Rebecca Taylor Resort 2012 Collection is Sweetly Girly By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-taylor-resort-2012 References: [fabsugar](http://www.fabsugar.com/Rebecca-Taylor-Resort-2012-Collection-18355689) & [rebeccataylor](http://www.rebeccataylor.com/) Prints and patterns were taking a backseat to bold and bright colors earlier this year in the fashion industry, and though that may still be the case for some designers and labels, the [Rebecca Taylor Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm-studio-x-rebecca-minkoff) 2012 collection has definitely decided to go heavy on the patterns for summer. Sweet and feminine, the Rebecca Taylor Resort 2012 collection is also filled with [flowing frocks and cute silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). Of course, the [polka-dots, stripes and other prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection) are at the forefront, making the line extremely girly. Lighthearted and playful, the Rebecca Taylor Resort 2012 collection also features neon sandals, snakeskin purses and casual belts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Pattern-packed Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a sustainable fashion line that combines bold patterns with eco-friendly materials. - **Girly Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable clothing options that cater to individual body shapes and sizes for a truly personalized fashion experience. - **Playful Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design tech-integrated accessories, like smart purses or interactive belts, that add a playful twist to everyday outfits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce AI-powered design tools that analyze fashion trends and assist designers in creating unique and on-trend pattern combinations. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative manufacturing techniques that produce low-waste and environmentally friendly patterned fabrics. - **Personalized Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create online platforms that utilize AI and augmented reality to offer virtual fitting rooms and style recommendations based on individual preferences and body measurements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Modern Vacation Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection.md) - [Summer Bridal Guest-Of Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-guestof-collection.md)