# Luxe Patchwork Menswear The Dimitris Petrou Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Mixes Motley Textures By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2011-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dimitris-petrou-spring-summer-2011 References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/dimitris-petrou-springsummer-2011/) & [dimitrispetrou](http://www.dimitrispetrou.com/) The Dimitris Petrou Spring/Summer 2011 line is awash in rich hues and unusual juxtapositions of fabric and texture. Take the outfits in the first image, for example: On the left, a standard midnight blue button-down shirt gets glammed up with shiny baubles at the collar and sleeves, instantly setting it apart from other traditional tops. On the right, a Western-style cowboy shirt gets a sheer bottom panel and [structured military-style shoulders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25). The background of the Dimitris Petrou Spring/Summer 2011 runway presentation was a wheat field scene -- a perfect natural element to showcase texture and color variances. The line featured fabrics like linen and silk in [unusual combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir); a palette of [earthy amber, brown, sky blue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection) and midnight blue kept the motley collection grounded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixing Textures in Menswear:** There is an opportunity for brands to experiment with unconventional fabric combinations and mixing of textures in menswear, creating unique and eye-catching designs. - **Glammed-up Traditional Tops:** Designers can add glamorous elements to traditional men's tops such as shiny baubles or embellishments, giving them a modern and sophisticated twist. - **Sheer and Structured Shirts:** Combining sheer fabrics with structured elements in shirts can create a playful and edgy look, appealing to consumers who appreciate bold fashion choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Brands in the fashion and apparel industry can adopt these trends to differentiate their menswear offerings and attract fashion-forward consumers. - **Textile and Fabric Manufacturing:** The textile and fabric manufacturing industry can explore new fabric combinations and textures, catering to the demand for innovative materials in menswear. - **Fashion Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and online platforms can curate collections that feature mixed texture menswear and glamorous tops, offering unique styles to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Elevated Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md)