The fashion trend for the Spring and Summer of 2011 is a continuation of classic styles along with the look of lingerie as outerwear which has been an underlying theme for some time. This type of fashion has been termed loungerie and is a mixture of lingerie, swimwear and streetwear. This provides for an alternative wardrobe that is light and ultimate and pays attention to tights and stockings as feature pieces.
There are four major themes that will characterize the Spring and Summer 2011 fashion trends. The first one relies on memories that have been reinvented using technical innovations. So as to maintain charm and feelings of softness, designs are comprised of constructions that are sophisticated in nature, digital prints, bold accents and the subtle light effects of silks, blends and fine cottons. In addition, there are coordinates with refined luxury lines and the return of the camisole, bodices and teddies.
Another theme is that of non-conformity. A wild patchwork of fashion is created by vivid colors, the explosion of prints, accents of a geometrical nature, Indian flowers, folk music styles, influences of cartoons and native primitives. The trend is based on the use of strong lines along with humorous creativity, influences of beachwear, ethnic mixes and a touch of femininity.
The Spring and Summer 2011 lines focuses on a freshness and pleasure derived from the sun. There are luxurious beachwear motifs along with desert-like landscapes of sand and primitive embroideries. These are accented by attractive laces and metal accents. The loungerie trend is seen in larger clothing such as caftans and djellabahs that are made of dry knits, linens and cotton fabrics.
Finally, there is a sense of a new luxury that is ostentatious, astonishing and uniquely combined with a bit of urban and theatrical roughness. This produces contrasts of opaqueness and transparency, transfer prints and graphics. All these themes come together to produce a style that is ready for the new modernity.