# Mad for Plaid Collections The See by Chloe Resort 2012 Collection is Full of Prints and Patterns By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-09-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-by-chloe-resort-2012 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/See-Chloe-Resort-2012-18938895?page=0,0,0#22) & [the-electric.blogspot](http://the-electric.blogspot.com/2011/06/see-by-chloe-resort-2012.html) While Spring/Summer 2012 collections are set to start hitting the runways next week in New York, followed by London, Milan and Paris, one final [Resort collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection) has been released, and the See by Chloe Resort 2012 line does not disappoint. The See by Chloe Resort 2012 collection is full of the past season's most popular trend: [mixed prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection). The 60s and 70s influences are also not lost, with slouchy, wide-legged pants and mod-inspired shift dresses dominating the collection. Wool tights are also a strong point of the collection, perfectly demonstrating how easy it is to take your [summer dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer) and transition them into the fall season. Bright colors and sheer fabrics are also a high point of the line, but my favorite piece has got to be the nude shift dress. Elegant and timeless, this is one piece that you'll surely have in your closet for years to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed Prints Trend:** Opportunity for textile companies to create innovative fabrics and patterns that combine different prints. - **Mod-inspired Fashion:** Potential for fashion designers to reinvent mod-inspired shift dresses with modern materials and construction techniques. - **Seasonal Transition Fashion:** Space for fashion retailers to develop versatile pieces that can be easily transitioned from summer to fall. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for mixed prints by creating unique fabric designs that incorporate various patterns. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers have the opportunity to tap into the mod-inspired trend and create updated versions of shift dresses. - **Retail:** Fashion retailers can cater to consumers' desire for seasonal transition fashion by offering versatile clothing pieces that can be worn in multiple seasons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Modern Vacation Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md)