# Sheer Sportswear & Breezy Jumpsuits Lacoste Spring 2011 Collection at NY Fashion Week Screams Summ By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-09-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-spring-2011 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/lacoste-spring-2011-york-fashion-week/) & [lacoste](http://www.lacoste.com/) The Lacoste Spring 2011 collection shown at NY Fashion Week reflects an emphasis on lifestyle-focused fashion. Gone are the form-fitting, skin-tight styles we've seen in previous seasons, in favor of [sheer sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resort-collection), breezy jumpsuits and loose, slouchy minidresses. Although several outfits from the Lacoste Spring 2011 presentation were all-white, splashes of vibrant red, orange and hot pink gave the catwalk show a nice pop. **Implications** - Fashion is in the midst of an evolution; consumers are avoiding tight, constricting styles and are instead opting for [loose and sheer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein) ones. This shift in style reflects the fast-paced lifestyles that consumers now live -- they seek comfort above all else. Industries need to be aware of this need for comfort as well as style in order to cater to this demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comfortable Fashion:** The shift towards loose and sheer styles reflects a consumer desire for comfort in fashion. - **Lifestyle-focused Fashion:** Consumers are gravitating towards fashion that aligns with their fast-paced lifestyles. - **Pop of Vibrant Colors:** Splashes of vibrant colors are adding a bold element to fashion collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel:** Apparel companies can explore new design techniques and materials to create comfortable and stylish clothing. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can curate collections that cater to the demand for lifestyle-focused fashion. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can develop new fabrics and techniques to incorporate vibrant colors into clothing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Locker Room-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room.md) - [Elegant Sporty Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-swimwear-collection.md) - [Heritage Tennis Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways.md) - [Modern Sport-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wardrobing.md) - [Neutral Collaborative Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-and-highsnobiety.md) - [Dynamic Spring-Ready Preppy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24-sneaker.md) - [Performance-Ready Stylish Tennis Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineshot.md) - [Hospitality-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brach-x-lacoste.md) - [Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-x-clot.md)