# Flirty Field Fashion The Actual Pain SS11 Collection Offers Both Playful and Serious Styles By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-pain-ss11 References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/fashion/news/actual-pain-spring_summer-2011-collection.aspx) & [store.actualpain.org](http://store.actualpain.org/blogs/actual-pain) A romp in the hay is so old school; take note from the Actual Pain SS11 lookbook and have some flirty and fashionable fun in a nearby field instead. On a hot summer day, frolicking in a field will not seem so silly; it would offer a great excuse to don these [comfortable yet stylish clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit) from the Actual Pain SS11 collection. Although the graphic designs may seem a bit too gothlike for this particularly happy-go-lucky activity, the designs' mystical connotations offset them. With crosses, skulls, pentagrams and zombies, the Actual Pain SS11 collection is actually a very carefree line that is both playful and serious. Why not embrace both sides? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mystical Graphic Designs:** Companies can create playful yet serious designs by utilizing mystical themes such as crosses, skulls, pentagrams, and zombies. - **Field Fashion:** Companies can design comfortable yet stylish clothes for outdoor activities such as frolicking in a nearby field. - **Gothic Chic:** Companies can tap into the gothic chic trend by incorporating dark yet whimsical elements into their designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can use mystical themes and comfortable yet stylish designs to create a unique line of clothing for outdoor activities. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design companies can offer playful yet serious designs by incorporating mystical themes such as crosses, skulls, pentagrams and zombies. - **Marketing:** Marketing companies can tap into the gothic chic trend to create campaigns that incorporate dark yet whimsical elements in imagery and messaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Stylish Urban Picnic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-collection.md) - [Outdoor Apparel Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-and-sky-high-farm-goods.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-5.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md)