# Globetrotter Fashion The Bec & Bridge 'Lovers & Nomads' AW 2011 Collection By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bec-bridge-lovers-nomads References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/bec__bridge__bindi) & [becandbridgeblog](http://www.becandbridgeblog.com/2011/01/lovers-nomads.html) Short skirts, [bindis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm) and purple tips characterize the Bec & Bridge ‘Lovers & Nomads’ AW 2011 collection. Designers Bec Cooper and Bridget Yorston say the line’s central theme was inspired by "[the eternal traveler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection)." The color palette includes complementary earthy tones like ivory, khaki, camel and gray. The soft draping and sleek structuring combine a carefree tribal feel with a modern silhouette. Take a look at the entire free spirited Bec & Bridge ‘Lovers & Nomads’ AW 2011 collection above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Short Skirts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics for short skirts. - **Bindis:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create bindis that incorporate technology, such as LED lights or personalized designs. - **Purple Tips:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Invent a temporary and reversible hair coloring solution for purple tips. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate augmented reality technology into fashion design processes for virtual try-ons and customization. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop sustainable and biodegradable textiles for the fashion industry. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create innovative and eco-friendly hair coloring products for temporary and trendy styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Vacation Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection.md) - [Australian Linen Garment Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-the-label.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Glam Indian Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm.md) - [Adventure-Ready Activewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-boreal.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md) - [Vibrant Collaborative Geometric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roksanda-1.md)