# Bold Floral Fashion The YSL Cruise 2012 Collection Features a Bouquet of Color-Popping Dresses By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2011-06-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysl-cruise-2012 References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2011/06/yves-saint-laurent-cruise-2012.html) & [ysl](http://www.ysl.com/) The floral dresses in the YSL Cruise 2012 collection are a refreshingly bold take on the standard fare of muted dresses in light pink, cream and pale orange. I [previously wrote](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yves-saint-laurent-cruise-2012) about the nautical aspect of this Yves Saint Laurent collection, but the feminine dresses also shown in the brand's runway presentation merit a mention. The YSL Cruise 2012 collection abounds in bold floral patterns. Blood red, deep blue, bright orange and mustard yellow all make an appearance. The standard LBD is dressed up with a pop of crimson at the neckline, waist or hem; red even adorns the calf of a classic pair of white capri pants. My favorite shots from the YSL Cruise 2012 collection, however, are the ones that encompass deep blue, like the cutout shirt-and-shorts combination in the first image or the floor-length floral dress in the fifth image. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Bold Floral Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of vibrant, colorful floral dresses that challenge the norm of muted, pastel designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate bold floral patterns in clothing collections to offer a refreshing alternative to traditional muted designs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques for printing bold and vibrant floral patterns on fabrics, creating unique and eye-catching designs. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate online platforms or physical stores that specialize in bold floral fashion, catering to customers seeking standout pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Canadian-Made Cruise Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shans-cruise-2026-line.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)