# Neoteric Craft Fashion Spring 2011 Catwalk Collections Rework Traditional Homespun Art By Wesley Grant | Published 2011-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-fashion References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2011-spring-summer/110120-modern-craft.aspx#) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2011-spring-summer/110120-modern-craft.aspx#) Traditional crafts are in for a big transformation, and it’s a glamorously modern one. From Roberto Cavalli’s grand tassels to Holly Fulton and Betty Jackson's short tassels on skirts and jerseys, all are bestowing a distinct piece of brilliance to the craft world that is evident in the designers' fashion [spring/summer collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection). Found in these collections are [tasseled evening gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection), feathered fitted skirts and fringed adornments that will work wonders for fashion-loving artistic types. Unlike many of the ordinary spring collections, the craft idea shows how to take your collection to a whole new level, and many fashion giants' wide embrace of the crafts proves this. In the video above, Nina Ricci captures a piece of the neoteric [craft innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-25) in her Spring/Summer 2011 collection with a pink dress made mostly out of pink feathers and other fabulous craft-inspired haute couture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Craft-inspired Fashion:** Investing in craft-inspired fashion can bring a unique and glamorous touch to traditional designs. - **Fringe and Tassel Trends:** Incorporating fringe and tassels in clothing designs can add a playful and eye-catching element to fashion collections. - **Innovative Haute Couture:** Exploring innovative techniques and materials in haute couture can lead to breathtaking and unconventional creations. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace craft-inspired designs to attract fashion-loving artistic types. - **Textiles:** Introducing fringe and tassel trends into textiles can open up new design possibilities and create unique fabrications. - **Luxury Retail:** The luxury retail industry can showcase innovative haute couture pieces to captivate customers looking for exclusive and one-of-a-kind designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Craft Revival Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roop-aroop.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Brazilian Craft-Inspired Handmade Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-25.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md)