# Knit Canine Capelets The Fairground SS11 Collection Combines Quirky with Cute By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairground-ss11 References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/fashion/news/fairground-spring_summer-2010-collection.aspx) & [welovefairground](http://www.welovefairground.com/) The Fairground SS11 collection is woven with [whimsical ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). Combining the quirky with the cute, it's a captivating line that is full of character while remaining easy to wear. With its seaside backdrop, the Fairground SS11 catalog brings to mind frolicking adventures and romance--which is also evident in its fashion. Bali-based designer Valerija Vocanec made sure to provide [colorful options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-collection-1) for next year; from prints and texture to [skirts and onesies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1), the pieces in this collection surely won't disappoint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Options:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by introducing vibrant and expressive designs. - **Whimsical Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by incorporating playful and quirky elements into clothing designs. - **Easy-to-wear Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by creating comfortable yet stylish clothing that is effortless to wear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation potential in the fashion industry by embracing whimsy and color while maintaining wearability. - **Textile:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry by developing and producing vibrant and textured fabrics for clothing. - **Pet Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the pet fashion industry by introducing cute and quirky clothing options for pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Colorfully Patterned Bold Skiwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-collection-1.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md)