# Summery Hipster Lookbooks Comme des Garcons SS11 is Seeing Stripes this Season By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garcons-ss11 References: [carolinesmode](http://carolinesmode.com/modeman/art/200116/blue_lines/) & [ssense](http://www.ssense.com/men/designers/comme_des_garcons?gclid=CKLsuoi8-aYCFdLLKgodBlKMAA) Stripes seem to be the underlying theme of the Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons SS11 collection this season. Be it as outerwear or layered under [bright yellow jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1), striped pieces can transform any outfit into something a tad more trendy. The latest collection houses many [great staple items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein). The peachy-colored striped blazer is a great item not only to be worn with a pair of jeans, but could also rock a dressy occasion. **Implications** - Consumers are continuously looking back to [past crazes and styles for inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den). Businesses can create extraordinary designs, for fashion and everyday products, by incorporating elements from the past that will be recognized by buyers. By bringing old looks into the contemporary age, a company will attract both young and old markets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Nostalgic-inspired Fashion:** By incorporating elements from past styles, businesses can create extraordinary designs for fashion and everyday products that attract both young and old markets. - **Striped Fashion Trend:** Stripes are the underlying theme in the Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons SS11 collection, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create trendy striped pieces for their own designs. - **Versatile Staple Items:** The peachy-colored striped blazer from the latest collection can be worn with jeans for a casual look or for dressy occasions, highlighting the demand for versatile fashion staples. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands and retailers can capitalize on the nostalgic-inspired fashion trend by creating designs that incorporate elements from past styles to attract a wide range of consumers. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Apparel manufacturers have the opportunity to produce trendy striped pieces based on the popularity of stripes in the Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons SS11 collection. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can take advantage of the demand for versatile fashion staples by incorporating the peachy-colored striped blazer into their dress code suggestions for various occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Accessible Nostalgic Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den.md)