# Patterned Colorblock Fashions The Jonathan Saunders Fall 2011 Line is Vibrantly Demure By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-saunders-fall-2011 References: [thesartorialist.blogspot](http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/2011/02/jonathan-saunders-fall-2011.html) & [jonathan-saunders](http://www.jonathan-saunders.com) The Jonathan Saunders Fall 2011 collection takes the [colorblocking trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities) and puts a patterned spin on it. A rather demure line at first glance, the line actually features a vibrant energy that is detected soon after. Full of [tailored suits and dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea), the Jonathan Saunders Fall 2011 collection is definitely made for the contemporary lady. I especially like the small details, such as the subtle bell sleeves and velvet waistbands, not to mention all of the bright hues throughout. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Patterned Colorblock Fashion:** The use of patterns is a disruptive innovation opportunity to resurface the colorblock trend - **Tailored Suits and Dresses:** Innovative tailoring techniques could add an extra level of sophistication, reinventing this classic style - **Bright Hues in Fall Collections:** Using bold colors in traditionally muted fall collections could be a game-changer for fashion industry ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Designers have an opportunity to use patterns and bright colors to revamp classic styles - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies have potential to innovate by producing unique patterns and bold color schemes - **Retail Industry:** Retailers could industrialize these patterns and new color schemes more efficiently through new processes leading to better competitiveness ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2.md)