# Posh Prairie Collections The Valentino Spring 2012 Couture Collection is Farm-Chic By Souzan Michael | Published 2012-01-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-spring-2012-couture References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2012CTR-VALENTIN?page=2) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/collections/spring-2012-rtw/valentino/review/) Ladies, if florals and pastels colors are your favorite trends of the year, then you're going to love the Valentino Spring 2012 Couture collection. Superstar design duo and creative directors of the brand [Maria Grazia Chiuri](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g9) and Pier Paolo Piccioli, have demonstrated season after season that they are more than equipped for leading such an iconic fashion label, and this season is no different. The pair told [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care) that they had "been looking at Mexican folk embroidery and the photographs of Graciela Iturbide and Edward Weston" and were inspired to create this collection of feminine, lace and flora-filled offerings. Somehow, the collection still maintains a modern edge while still being incredibly conservative and old-fashioned in its prints, cuts and fabrics. In short, the Valentino Spring 2012 Couture collection is another triumph for the house of Valentino. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 73% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Farm-chic Fashion:** Opportunity for sustainable fashion companies to explore the combination of farm-inspired designs with high fashion. - **Mexican Folk Embroidery Inspiration:** Opportunity for textile and embroidery industries to create products inspired by Mexican folk embroidery. - **Modern Conservative Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create modern, yet conservative designs to appeal to a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for designers to explore sustainable and unique designs. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity for the industry to take inspiration from Mexican folk embroidery and create new products. - **Embroidery Industry:** Opportunity for the industry to capitalize on the trend of Mexican folk embroidery and offer a wider range of products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Runway-Inspired Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmgirl-flowers.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Effortlessly Elegant Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-springsummer-2024.md)