# Pretty Pajama-Inspired Pieces The Stella McCartney Spring 2012 Collection is Relaxed and Fresh By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-10-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-spring-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012RTW-SMCCARTN) & [dawn](http://www.dawn.com/2011/10/04/spring-out-of-bed-with-stella-mccartney.html) Fashionistas, it may be time to start raiding your grandpa's closet, because the Stella McCartney Spring 2012 collection demonstrated that [relaxed, loose pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-daze-collection) in adorable [old man prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection) are back in style -- as a fashion lover, that's a sentence I never thought I would type. "Sportswear and [lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-sets) are two worlds that I love," McCartney told critics backstage. "there is something to be said, being a woman in this day and age, for a little ease. I want women to look naturally sexy. I don’t want it to be shouted out." If anyone knows how to do effortlessly sexy, it's Ms. McCartney. The British designer has a massive celebrity following, and not only that, but she boasts some of the world's biggest names (like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, and Madonna) as some of her closest friends. The Stella McCartney Spring 2012 collection is everything that the designer is known for: fresh, clean, crisp, and modern clothing. What could be better than that? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 78% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Relaxed Fashion:** The trend of relaxed, loose pieces in adorable old man prints provides an opportunity for innovative designs that combine comfort and style. - **Sportswear-lingerie Fusion:** The fusion of sportswear and lingerie opens up possibilities for creating clothing that is both functional and sexy. - **Natural Sexy Look:** The desire for women to look naturally sexy presents an opportunity for fashion brands to develop styles that are subtly alluring. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new designs and collections that embrace the trend of relaxed fashion. - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can incorporate elements of lingerie into their designs to create a fusion of functionality and sensuality. - **Lingerie:** The lingerie industry can expand its offerings to include more sportswear-inspired pieces that provide comfort and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Fashionable Technical Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartneys-2024.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-6.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Designer-Backed Skincare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-1.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md)