# Fierce Tassel Fashions The Mark Fast Spring 2011 Collection Gets Fun with Fringes By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-fast-spring-2011 References: [fashionista](http://fashionista.com/2010/09/mark-fast-spring-2011-fringe-fest/) Famous for his knitwear and dubbed as the ‘Knitwear King,' Mark Fast took hints from popular London fashions as he incorporated the fun use of [fringe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abra) into his Mark Fast Spring 2011 collection. This extra embellishment added to his signature style within this Mark Fast Spring 2011 collection is made of horse hair and features a few [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-and-minecraft) crystals. The patent leather within this series also adds a glamorous touch to this wicked line of springwear, making Mark Fast fans anticipate the line even more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fringe Fashion:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate fringe into fashion designs can create unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Knitwear Innovation:** Pushing the boundaries of knitwear by incorporating unconventional materials like horse hair can result in unexpected and distinctive designs. - **Glamorous Embellishments:** Experimenting with the use of luxurious materials like patent leather and Swarovski crystals can elevate the appeal of fashion collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can embrace the trend of fringe fashion and use it as a source of inspiration to create boundary-pushing designs. - **Knitwear Manufacturing:** Knitwear manufacturers can explore the use of unconventional materials like horse hair to add unique textures and elements to their products. - **Luxury Accessories:** Luxury accessory brands can incorporate glamorous embellishments like patent leather and Swarovski crystals to add a touch of opulence to their product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)