# Sculptural Monochromatic Maxis The Rick Owens Spring 2012 Collection is Conservative Yet Sultry By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-spring-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012RTW-ROWENS) & [rickowens.eu](http://rickowens.eu/) Paris is often called the most fashionable, chic city in the world, and it's easy to see why with collections like the one that was presented at the Rick Owens Spring 2012 show. Owens called the lit wall around the catwalk for his Spring show "a gateway to heaven" and referred to his models as "electrocuted martyrs." It is clear that the Rick Owens Spring 2012 collection has [religious undertones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) to it, starting from the completely covered up element of the show, which is what stands out the most. Models strutted down the runway covered from head to toe in black or white maxi dresses, and somehow the entire thing came off as incredibly sexy and fresh. Rick Owens is infamous for hating miniskirts, referring to them as "horny dressing." That's what the French do: challenge [current trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) and always come out on top. The Rick Owens Spring 2012 collection is no exception. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Religious-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to explore and create fashion collections that incorporate religious undertones, providing a unique and provocative aesthetic. - **Maxi Dresses as Sexy Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the trend of maxi dresses as a sultry and alluring fashion statement, challenging the notion that revealing attire is necessary for a sexy look. - **Parisian Fashion Influence:** Fashion industry professionals can look to Parisian fashion for inspiration and guidance, as the city continues to set trends and push boundaries in the fashion world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can capitalize on the trend of religious-inspired fashion, creating innovative and thought-provoking collections that cater to a diverse consumer base. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Apparel manufacturers have the opportunity to produce maxi dresses that are both conservative and sultry, meeting the demand for fashionable yet modest clothing options. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can leverage the influence of Parisian fashion by stocking their stores with Paris-inspired clothing and accessories, attracting fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md)