# Street Tribal Fashions The Mike Gonzalez Spring 2011 Collection is Comfortably Chic By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-gonzalez References: [notcouture.notcot.org](http://notcouture.notcot.org/post/7265/) & [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/mike-gonzalez-from-mike-and-chris-new-solo-collection-is-a-mixed-print-delight.php) Mike Gonzalez from designer brand Mike and Chris has officially branched off and designed his own Mike Gonzalez Spring 2011 collection! A beautiful fusion of tribal, street and military designs, this collection is a true breath of fresh air. Drawing inspiration from his two loves, -- East LA street style and high-fashion photography -- Mike Gonzalez has plenty of talent that never ceases to shine through. Check out the gallery for these cool and fun designs! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 84% | 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 - **Tribal-military Street Wear:** There is an opportunity for designers to create street fashion pieces that fuse tribal, street, and military designs to create a new genre that reflects the current culture. - **Designer-fashion Photography Fusion:** The fusion of designer fashion and street-fashion photography offers an opportunity for photographers to seize the moment and create unique captures that merge the two worlds. - **Comfortable Urban Chic:** Fashion brands can tap into the growing trend of comfortable chic by creating clothing that is both comfortable for everyday use while maintaining its urban chic style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to create more designs that cater to the street-wear market by bringing together tribal, street, and military influences. - **Photography Industry:** With the growing trend of designer and street fashion photography fusion, photographers can take advantage of this trend and create unique captures that merge the two worlds. - **Apparel Industry:** As the demand for comfortable urban-chic clothing grows, apparel industry professionals can design clothing that caters to the market and is stylish while still comfortable for daily wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md) - [Playful Character-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmoofoil.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Practical Californian Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramicci-spring-summer-2024.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Mexican Beer-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fighting-spirit.md) - [Classic Fall-Ready Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mki-miyuki-zoku-11.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md)