Dots are cool, stripes are dazzling, and feminine sailor couture is hot--but combine the three together as seen in the Junko Shimada SS 2011 collection, and it’s total genius.
The Junko Shimada SS 2011 collection includes everything from paper-shaped sailor hats to thin, light-blue, polka-dot silk dresses and scarves. The slick, easy-to-flaunt collection was presented in a fashion show to seriously intense, auto-tuned hip hop music merged with lustrous models who walk the runway with attitude. Styled in huge, v-neck dresses, colorfully striped shoes and other playful pieces like striped blazers and shorts with big flower accessories, the models displayed the Junko Shimada SS line with funky elegance.
Clashing Spring Collections
The Junko Shimada SS 2011 Collection Combines Patterns and Styles
Trend Themes
1. Pattern Fusion - Incorporating multiple patterns and styles into one cohesive collection creates an opportunity for designers to disrupt traditional fashion norms.
2. Sailor Couture - Reimagining classic nautical elements in a fresh and modern way presents an opportunity for designers to innovate and create unique pieces.
3. Playful Accessories - Adding fun and quirky accessories to outfits allows for personalization and self-expression within fashion, presenting a space for designers to create unique and disruptive accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Designers can look to create new collections that incorporate mixed patterns and styles while reimagining classic nautical elements in a bright and playful manner.
2. Accessories - The trend towards fun and unique accessories presents an opportunity for brands to create playful accessories that allow for expression within personal style.
3. Textile Production - In order to keep up with the demand for mixed pattern clothing and playful accessories, there is a potential opportunity for textile production companies to create new fabrics and materials that incorporate various patterns and prints.