# Scattered Sophisticated Styles The Dolce & Gabbana Womenswear AW11 Line is Extremely Eclectic By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-womenswear-aw11 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/clothing/b--Dolce-Gabbanas-scattered-approach-8605.html) & [dolcegabbana](http://www.dolcegabbana.com) There is no doubt that the Dolce & Gabbana Womenswear AW11 collection was influenced by many different subjects, from androgynous aesthetics to vibrant fruits and [retro cuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection). Despite being known for its extremely cohesive lines, the fashion house has decided to depart from this expectation in an excitingly unexpected manner. Although the clear standout outfits in the Dolce & Gabbana Womenswear AW11 collection most definitely revolve around the more [masculine-inspired designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observe), the flashes of femininity keep viewers on their toes, wondering what else the line has in store. With a particular focus on layering, each look ranges from simple and clean to [bold and colorful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). With tons of textures and patterns, this collections keeps fashionistas captivated from beginning to end. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 27% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eclectic Womenswear:** The Dolce & Gabbana AW11 Collection features unexpected combinations of masculine and feminine design elements, presenting opportunities for innovative styles. - **Androgynous Aesthetics:** The prominent masculine-inspired designs in the Dolce & Gabbana AW11 Collection show potential for androgynous fashion trends. - **Layering and Textures:** The layering of different textures and patterns seen in the Dolce & Gabbana AW11 Collection suggests opportunity for experimental styles with various fabrics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The irregular combination of masculine and feminine design elements and the use of vibrant colors and patterns in the Dolce & Gabbana AW11 Collection have potential to disrupt how fashion designers approach ready-to-wear clothing. - **Textile Industry:** The diverse array of fabrics and textures in the Dolce & Gabbana AW11 Collection show potential for textile companies to innovate their manufacturing techniques and expand their offerings. - **Retail Industry:** The unique and unexpected design of the Dolce & Gabbana AW11 Collection presents innovative retail opportunities for stores and boutiques looking to differentiate themselves with new and fresh styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)