# Clashing Spring Collections The Junko Shimada SS 2011 Collection Combines Patterns and Styles By Wesley Grant | Published 2011-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junko-shimada-paris-fw-s-s-2011 References: [sonnyphotos.typepad](http://sonnyphotos.typepad.com/sonny/2010/11/junko-shimada-ss2011-collection-paris-backstage.html) & [junkoshimada](http://www.junkoshimada.com/fullpage.html) Dots are cool, stripes are dazzling, and feminine sailor couture is hot--but combine the three together as seen in the Junko Shimada SS 2011 collection, and it’s total genius. The Junko Shimada SS 2011 collection includes everything from [paper-shaped sailor hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep) to thin, light-blue, [polka-dot silk dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta) and scarves. The slick, easy-to-flaunt collection was presented in a fashion show to seriously intense, auto-tuned hip hop music merged with lustrous models who walk the runway with attitude. Styled in huge, v-neck dresses, [colorfully striped shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) and other playful pieces like striped blazers and shorts with big flower accessories, the models displayed the Junko Shimada SS line with funky elegance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 65% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pattern Fusion:** Incorporating multiple patterns and styles into one cohesive collection creates an opportunity for designers to disrupt traditional fashion norms. - **Sailor Couture:** Reimagining classic nautical elements in a fresh and modern way presents an opportunity for designers to innovate and create unique pieces. - **Playful Accessories:** Adding fun and quirky accessories to outfits allows for personalization and self-expression within fashion, presenting a space for designers to create unique and disruptive accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Designers can look to create new collections that incorporate mixed patterns and styles while reimagining classic nautical elements in a bright and playful manner. - **Accessories:** The trend towards fun and unique accessories presents an opportunity for brands to create playful accessories that allow for expression within personal style. - **Textile Production:** In order to keep up with the demand for mixed pattern clothing and playful accessories, there is a potential opportunity for textile production companies to create new fabrics and materials that incorporate various patterns and prints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-5.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md)