# Printed Cloth Couture The Shakuhachi Cruise Spring/Summer 2012 is Perfect for Summer By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-01-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shakuhachi-cruise-spring-summer-2012 References: [bonadragboutique.blogspot](http://bonadragboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/cruise.html) & [bonadrag](http://www.bonadrag.com/index.php?l=product_list&m=49) The new Shakuhachi Cruise Spring/Summer 2012 collection by Jessie White will have any fair lady wishing she could flaunt these pieces on her next vacation. The line sports [soft pinks and creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025) alongside some more sexy blacks and whites to bring out the lightweight, feathery feeling every woman feels when waking up on a particularly warm morning with bright beams of light seeping through the blinds. The Shakuhachi Cruise Spring/Summer 2012 collection also has an exotic appeal, and would be great for anyone going on vacation to a [warm destination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection). The [loose-fitting aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress) allows wind to breeze through naturally, keeping wearers comfortable and preventing any chances of overheating. Stay cool and stylish this summer with this cute collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Printed Cloth Fashion:** Opportunity for printing technology companies to innovate by creating new methods of printing intricate designs on cloth. - **Summer Vacation Fashion:** Opportunity for travel companies and retailers to innovate by creating and offering stylish clothing for warm-weather destinations. - **Loose-fitting Aesthetic:** Opportunity for fashion designers and apparel manufacturers to innovate by designing clothing that is both stylish and comfortable. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Retail companies can benefit from selling summer vacation fashion items that are comfortable and stylish. - **Printing Technology:** Printing technology companies can benefit by creating new methods for printing intricate designs on cloth. - **Travel Industry:** Travel companies can benefit by offering stylish clothing for warm-weather destinations, improving customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canadian-Made Cruise Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shans-cruise-2026-line.md) - [Simplistic Breathable Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resort-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Spring Bring-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-and-vacation-outfits.md) - [Summery Bikini Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-spring-2024.md)