# Contemporary Countryside Menswear The Karlotalaspalas Spring/Summer 2011 Collection By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karlotalaspalas-spring-summer-2011 References: [fashion156](http://www.fashion156.com/blog.php?entry=1745) & [karlotalaspalas](http://www.karlotalaspalas.com/) The Karlotalaspalas Spring/Summer 2011 collection is the epitome of how I would imagine a countryside getaway with a contemporary twist. The color palette was kept neutral and earthly with deep browns, soft whites, blacks and grays. Suspenders, messenger bags and vests gave the collection a workwear feel, but the Karlotalaspalas Spring/Summer 2011 collection stayed on the bleeding edge with cool dungarees and asymmetrical pant legs. **Implications** - With the current recession still having its affects on consumer purchasing habits, companies that produce high-priced items should consider implementing traditional designs that consumers will not tire from. While many consumers can afford to indulge in numerous lower-priced goods, upon the decision to invest in high-end goods, many consumers look for neutral designs in order to ensure they get longevity out of their purchases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Countryside Menswear:** Opportunity for designers to create contemporary menswear with a countryside twist. - **Neutral Color Palette:** Demand for neutral and earthy color palettes in high-end fashion. - **Traditional Designs:** Implementing traditional designs in high-priced items for longevity and consumer appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore contemporary countryside menswear designs and neutral color palettes. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods companies to offer high-priced items with traditional designs. - **Workwear Fashion:** Workwear fashion industry can incorporate dungarees and asymmetrical pant legs for a contemporary twist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Neutral Tonal Spring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-6.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md)