# Lady Leisure Suits The DSquared2 Spring/Summer 2011 Line is Dapper and Dignified By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-29 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsquared2-spring-summer-2011 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--DSquared2-SS11-preppy-masculine-4937.html) & [dsquared](http://www.dsquared.com/html/dsquared2-live/) Men's fashion will be in style for women according to the DSquared2 Spring/Summer 2011 line. [Nude bathing suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar) and a couple low-cut dresses aside, the collection includes a diverse selection of business and leisure ensembles including high-waisted pressed slacks and shorts and [tuxedo jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2). The DSquared2 Spring/Summer 2011 collection is a debonaire example of how mens fashions can be effectively made quite feminine. [Oxford shoes, bow ties and fedoras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-stuff) have never looked as good as this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 69% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender-blurring Fashion:** Designers are exploring ways to blur the lines between men's and women's fashion. - **Androgynous Aesthetics:** Creating fashion that appeals to both masculine and feminine sensibilities can lead to a lucrative niche market of buyers. - **Inclusive Apparel:** Designing clothes that can be worn by all genders expands a brand's potential customer base and promotes inclusivity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to challenge traditional gender norms and create new fashion trends that are more gender-inclusive. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can cater to a broader range of customers by offering gender-neutral clothing options. - **Advertising Industry:** New and innovative advertising campaigns can be developed that promote diversity and inclusivity beyond traditional gender lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md) - [Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2024-menswear-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md)