# Tribal Cartoon Knits Missoni's Spring Summer 2011 Collection is Electric Cool By trendstop.com | Published 2010-06-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missoni-spring-summer-2011 References: [blog.trendstop](http://blog.trendstop.com/?p=928) & [trendstop](http://www.trendstop.com) The undisputed master of knit, Angela [Missoni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-decor-pillow) spins us a yarn for Spring Summer 2011. Presenting a collision of two opposing inspirations, the Missoni Spring Summer 2011 collection features tribal cartoon knits that exude a very Italian polish. V-neck knits and long-line cardigans are laid over long-sleeved shirts, tank tops and simple t-shirts, and executed in a [vibrant and varied palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) that ranges from acidic brights to muted taupe. The patterns are similarly eclectic, encompassing stripe, plaid, zig-zag and polka dot, outlined in black piping and [pixelated plackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated), resulting in the creation of an almost Lichtensteinian illusion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tribal Cartoon Knits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology to create interactive knitwear with animated graphics and patterns. - **Vibrant and Varied Palette:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop color-changing fabrics that adapt to environmental conditions or user preferences to enhance personal style. - **Eclectic Patterns:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional and digital printing techniques to create customizable knitwear designs with intricate patterns. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use augmented reality technology to create virtual shopping experiences where customers can try on virtual knitwear designs before purchasing. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and biodegradable materials for knitwear production to meet increasing eco-conscious consumer demand. - **Fashion Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wearable technology integration in knitwear, such as temperature-regulating fabrics or embedded sensors for fitness tracking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Summer-Ready Crochet Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-open-knit.md) - [High-End Bohemian Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanui-2.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Elevated Seasonal Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Collaborative Hand-Knit Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macmahon-knitting-mills-and-beams.md)