# 50s Homage Collections The Tracy Reese Pre-Fall 2012 Line Has Severals Prints Going On By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracy-reese-pre-fall-2012 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--tracy-reese-pf-12-17714.html#3) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2012PF-TREESE) The Tracy Reese Pre-Fall 2012 collection preview has been released and the results are an interesting mix of common pieces. Incorporating lace, leather, [floral prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection) and black and white checkers, the line’s looks are a collection of the possible combinations of each while maintaining a black, white, blue and red theme. While the collection itself seems inconsistent when presented together, it does provide a variety of staple pieces that wouldn’t be unwearable individually. A pair of bright blue pants is paired with a simple cream colored blouse and accessorized with a [black leather flower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) on the waist, while a knee-length red leather jacket is paired with pointy black stilettos. The Tracy Reese Pre-Fall 2012 collection definitely seems wearable and is something to look forward to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 43% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed Prints:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to combine different prints in fashion collections. - **Lace and Leather Combo:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques to merge lace and leather materials in fashion design. - **Colorful Staple Pieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create versatile staple pieces in bold and vibrant colors for fashion-forward consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional fashion collections that defy traditional style norms. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new fabrics and materials that enable the combination of different textures and patterns. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unique and trendy footwear options that complement mixed print outfits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Provocative Pre-Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-2-camp.md) - [Relaxed Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-denim-collection.md)