# Whitewashed Runways The Alexander Wang Spring 2011 Collection is His Lightest Yet By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-12 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-spring-2011 References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/alexander-wang-ditches-the-black-for-spring.php) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2011RTW-AWANG) Contrary to the usual dark palette, the Alexander Wang Spring 2011 collection is an uplifting essay on [satin and lace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026). Uncovered at Pier 94 for New York Fashion Week, the lengthy draped dresses looked weightless and classic beneath feathery white-painted updos. The line of [flowing frocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025) looks especially comfortable, contrary to many unwieldy [runway fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). The collection even goes as far as to include some tradesman togs that look surprisingly sophisticated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 36% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight Fashion:** Opportunity to explore innovative materials and designs that prioritize comfort and ease of wear while maintaining style. - **Uplifting Palette:** Opportunity to experiment with vibrant and refreshing color palettes to create a sense of positivity and joy in fashion collections. - **Sartorial Fusion:** Opportunity to blend workwear aesthetics with high fashion, creating unexpected and sophisticated looks. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Integrate advanced textile technologies to create lightweight garments without compromising style and elegance. - **Beauty:** Develop new hairstyling techniques and products to achieve feathery and white-painted updos, creating a unique and ethereal look. - **Textile:** Explore innovative fabric options that offer both comfort and flair, allowing for the creation of flowing, weightless dresses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md)