Spring 2011 Trend Report

An alphabetical guide to the top trends from the Spring 2011 runways.  Click on the picture or link for a complete run-down of each trend.

 1970s

 

Colorblocking

 

Crop Tops

Cutouts

 Hot Pants

 Lace

 

 Minimalism

Mismatched Prints

Peekaboo Shoulders

 

 Sheer

Spring 2011 Trend Report: Crop-Tops

Above: Giorgio Armani

Photo: Imaxtree.com and Matteo Volta 

Model: Anna Ilnytska

Much chicer than its 1990s Britney Spears/Christina Aguilera era predecessor, the Spring 2011 crop-top is now suitable for grown-ups.

Worn with a high-waisted skirt or trousers to conceal the less flattering lower ab region, the crop-top du jour is sensible for slim women sans six packs. 

Whether you choose to bare a scandalous amount of skin with a bra top or just a sliver for a more modest approach, the key to perfecting this trend is fabulous posture and a whole lotta confidence.

   

 Above: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Photo: Imaxtree.com and Matteo Volta
Model: Lily Donaldson

 Above: Givenchy

Photo: Imaxtree.com and Matteo Volta
Model: Liu Wen

Above: Versace

Photo: Imaxtree.com and Matteo Volta 

Model: Kinga Rajzak

 Above: Preen

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com
Model: Samantha Gradoville

 Above: Peter Som

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com
Model: Kate Kosushkina

 Above: Betsey Johnson

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

 

Above: D&G

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Kendra Spears

Above: Mark Fast

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Ajak Deng

Above: Marc Jacobs

Photo: Imaxtree.com and Matteo Volta 

Model: Maddie Kulicka