# Coolie Hats & Vibrant Prints Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Spring 2011 Has an Asian Flair By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philosophy-di-alberta-ferretti-spring-2011 References: [larapixie.blogspot](http://larapixie.blogspot.com/2010/09/philosophy-di-alberta-ferretti-ss11.html) & [albertaferretti](http://www.albertaferretti.com/) The [Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-grace-waterfront-escape) Spring 2011 collection shown at [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amg-parfum) Fashion Week offers a refreshing break from the whitewashed palettes we've seen all weekend long. Here, Ferretti takes us to Asia, where conical coolie hats, koi prints and vibrant floral patterns tantalize the senses. See more images from the Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Spring 2011 collection in the gallery above. **Implications** - Asia was once thought of as "exotic," and even though the continent is accessible, designers continue to be inspired by a culture that continues to be alien to some. The land of the orient has had a large history of tradition, food, music and artworks from which many have drawn influence. As Asia continues to develop, businesses will take advantage of its economic growth and artists will continue to find new inspirations from the land of the orient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Asian-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate Asian-inspired elements into their designs to appeal to a growing market. - **Vibrant Floral Patterns:** Potential for textile and home décor industries to embrace vibrant floral patterns and cater to consumers seeking bold and colorful designs. - **Cultural Fusion:** Space for artists and designers to explore the fusion of different cultural elements, such as Asian and Western influences, to create unique and innovative creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the demand for Asian-inspired designs and create new product lines. - **Textile:** Textile companies can explore the production of fabrics with vibrant floral patterns to meet the growing consumer interest in bold and colorful designs. - **Art:** Artists and designers can leverage the cultural fusion trend to create groundbreaking artworks that combine different cultural influences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Elegant Family-Dedicated Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-los-ss25-collection.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Spring-Centric Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-1.md)