# Sun-Ray Skirts Yohji Yamamoto Goes Poolside for Spring/Summer 2011 By trendstop.com | Published 2010-10-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-up-couture References: [blog.trendstop](http://blog.trendstop.com/?p=1516) & [trendstop](http://www.trendstop.com) Making a stand for blow-up couture, and taking fashionable upcycling to the next level, Yohji Yamaoto channels a sink or swim mentality. For its 2011 Spring/Summer show, a yellow lilo skirt was paired with a statement slogan t-shirt that emphasizes individuality, an effective anti-fashion statement. Recalling the childlike appeal of the lilo, Yamamoto's skirt flared out from the hip in sun-ray pleats. The prim, to-the-knee length recalls [Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter full skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026), yet Yamamoto's blow-up couture takes ladylike dressing to a completely new level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Blow-up Couture:** Opportunity for designers to explore inflatable and voluminous garments that push the boundaries of traditional fashion. - **Upcycling Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to repurpose and transform everyday materials into unique and eco-friendly designs. - **Anti-fashion Statements:** New avenues for expressing individuality and rebellion through bold slogan t-shirts and unconventional pairings. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** The fashion industry can embrace the concept of blow-up couture and create innovative and attention-grabbing designs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for eco-conscious brands to incorporate upcycling into their production processes and create environmentally friendly fashion lines. - **Streetwear:** The anti-fashion trend opens up possibilities for streetwear brands to create statement pieces and collaborate with designers for unconventional collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt.md) - [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) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md)