# Doily-Dominated Designs The Valentino Spring 2012 Collection is Stunningly Sweet By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-spring-2012 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2012RTW-VALENTIN) & [fashion.telegraph](http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG8806682/Paris-Fashion-Week-Valentino-springsummer-2012.html) Sheer lace designs dominated the [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surprise-valentino-collection) Spring 2012 show in a way that only the legendary Italian fashion house could do without making it seem outdated. Designers Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri explained that this collection was about [fantasy and whimsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection). "Fashion is a dream, and in this moment we need dreams," said Piccioli. The Valentino Spring 2012 collection features a lot of hand painted floral prints and [beautiful flower appliques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent) made out of velvet. The Valentino Spring 2012 show was, in the simplest terms, just beautiful. Style.com reported that was the word coming out of everyone's mouth as they left the Paris show. Ballet flats or delicate lace up espadrilles adorned the feet of the models, adding to the overwhelming femininity of the collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sheer Lace Designs:** Opportunity for innovative and modern interpretations of lace designs in fashion. - **Hand Painted Floral Prints:** Potential to incorporate hand painted floral prints in various fashion collections. - **Feminine Footwear:** Emerging market for delicate and feminine footwear designs in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique and contemporary fashion designs with sheer lace and hand painted floral prints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Bridal Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-shoe-collection.md) - [Valentine's Day Intimates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-lemons.md) - [Surprise Fashion Line Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surprise-valentino-collection.md)