# Exotically Magical Accessories The Elke Kramer Spring 2011 Collection is Colorfully Chunky By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elke-kramer-spring-2011 References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/jewelry-designer-elke-kramer-takes-us-on-a-magical-mystery-tour-for-spring-2011.php) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/elkejewellery) The Elke Kramer Spring 2011 lookbook tells the story of "a 19th century English rose who escapes from the lap of luxury to accompany a traveling spice merchant on an adventure across Africa," according to Refinery 29. Transforming the lady into an [exotic traveler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork), the line is both [magical and daring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection). Entitled 'The Shake of Ophelia,' the Elke Kramer Spring 2011 collection will be available at Opening Ceremony, Urban Outfitters and Collette this month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Chunky Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation to create bold, vibrant and oversized accessories that make a statement. - **Exotic Traveler Style:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation to design clothing and accessories that blend traditional and cultural elements with a modern, adventurous twist. - **Narrative Fashion Collections:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation to create fashion collections that tell a captivating story and transport the wearer to a different time or place. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation to create new retail experiences that immerse customers in a narrative world when shopping for accessories. - **Jewelry Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation to incorporate bold colors, chunky textures, and exotic influences into jewelry design, appealing to adventurous fashion enthusiasts. - **Fashion Marketing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation to leverage storytelling and narrative techniques in fashion marketing campaigns, creating immersive experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)