# Chic Chiffon Collections The Valentino S/S 2012 is Elegantly Delicate and Soft By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-10-20 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-s-s-2012 References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/valentino-ss-2012/) & [valentino](http://valentino.com/en/home/) The [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) S/S 2012 collection is exquisitely feminine and floral. The designers Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri created mesmerizing pieces that has everything to define a girly woman: chiffon, lace, ruffles, pastel colors and transparent fabrics. Full of movement and elegance, this collection is tailored to accompany women and highlight their presence everywhere they go. Puffy sleeves, high necklines, [cotton lace frocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) and gently fluffy skirts were perfectly combined with glittery sandals and flat thongs, making the ensembles a modern fairytale. The red, lace dresses are [romantic and passionate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich), perfect for a sensual, summer night. The Valentino S/S 2012 collection enhances the silhouette of the woman body and gives her a sophisticated, classic look that will have heads turning; these are perfect pieces for the much anticipated warmer seasons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Feminine Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to create fashion collections that highlight femininity using chiffon, lace, ruffles, pastel colors and transparent fabrics. - **Modern Fairytale:** An opportunity exists for designers to create fashion collections that combine puffy sleeves, high necklines, frocks, fluffy skirts with glittery sandals and flat thongs to create a modern fairytale ensemble. - **Romantic Lace:** Designers can create romantic and passionate fashion collections that feature red, lace dresses that are perfect for a sensual, summer night. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can use chiffon, lace, ruffles, pastel colors and transparent fabrics to create feminine collections that highlight the presence of a woman. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can create glittery sandals and flat thongs to accompany the modern fairytale fashion ensembles. - **Evening Wear Industry:** The evening wear industry can create romantic and passionate collections that feature red, lace dresses perfect for a sensual, summer night. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md) - [Captivating Valetine's Day Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petal-pups-latest-valentines-day-collection.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md)