# Romantically Rugged Designs The Rue du Mail Spring 2012 Collection is Soft and Sensual By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rue-du-mail-spring-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2012RTW-RUEDUMAIL) & [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Rue-du-Mail-Spring-2012-19252685) Designer Martine Sitbon presented the Rue du Mail Spring 2012 collection to much surprise from critics. The stunning collection was influenced by so many different looks and cultures, ranging from [China](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin) to Mexico, that it is hard to categorize it as anything other than uniquely gorgeous. The Rue du Mail Spring 2012 collection is full of [sheer, romantic pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection) and body-hugging dresses. On the other end of the spectrum, full skirts and puffy sleeves also made an unexpected appearance in the show, which usually features Sitbon showcasing sleek and chic silhouettes, adding to the Romantic-era feel of the Rue du Mail collection. Perhaps the best word to describe the Rue du Mail Spring 2012 collection is [intricate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein), as Martine Sitbon is known to produce some gorgeously detailed work season after season, and this season certainly did not disappoint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eclectic Fusion Fashion:** Clothing collections featuring a blend of varied cultural influences, styles, and designs, resulting in bold and unconventional fashion looks. - **Romantic Chic Aesthetics:** Clothing featuring vintage-inspired, feminine, and ethereal details that evoke a sense of nostalgia and romance while remaining modern and chic. - **Intricate Gossamer Pieces:** Clothing lines that feature detailed and delicate designs that create an exquisite gossamer-like effect, either by using sheer materials, embroidery, or lacework. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can showcase clothing collections that blend diverse cultural themes and trends to appeal to modern consumers with varied fashion interests. - **Haute Couture:** Haute couture designers can create collections that integrate elements of both vintage and modern fashion, using intricate detailing that becomes the hallmark of their designs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can produce see-through textiles, intricate embroidery, and lacework with great attention to detail and precision, to create delicate and exquisite clothing lines that align with the latest fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Vibrant Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorette-springsummer-collection.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Bright Timeless Spring Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-2024-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)