# Coy Couture Frocks The Carven Spring 2011 Collection Likes to Play Games By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carven-spring-2011 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2011RTW-CARVEN) & [carven.fr](http://www.carven.fr/) The [Carven Spring 2011 Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) is a mix of naughty plus nice, always showing peeks of skin. The collection holds all types of clothing with cut-out shapes that would entice any on-looker. Zippers featured in the clothing add allure and edginess to the temptingly tiny dresses. The pieces are [playful and feminine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow), featuring bows galore. From [work wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection) to nights out on the town - the Carven Spring 2011 collection has it all! **Implications** - Consumers are looking to inject some luxury into their lives after the recent recession. Products that contain an element of glamor appeal to shoppers who want to experience something exclusive. Companies could develop more items like this in order to attract more shoppers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 42% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury-injection Fashion:** Consumers are seeking luxury in their fashion choices post-recession, creating an opportunity for companies to develop exclusive and glamorous products like the Carven Spring 2011 Collection. - **Playful & Edgy Fashion:** The use of cut-out shapes and zippers in the Carven Spring 2011 Collection creates a trend that is both playful and edgy, offering opportunities for companies to innovate with similar designs. - **Bow Accent Fashion:** The Carven Spring 2011 Collection features numerous bow accents, which could inspire the development of products with playful, feminine detailing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend towards post-recession luxury-injection fashion and playful, edgy designs. - **Retail:** Retailers could develop Carven-inspired collections or marketing campaigns that target consumers looking for exclusive and glamorous products. - **Accessories:** The bow accents in the Carven Spring 2011 Collection indicate an opportunity for accessories designers to innovate with playful, feminine detailing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Vibrant Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorette-springsummer-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-film.md)