# Biker Babe Lookbooks The Shoulder A/W 2011 Collection is Tough Yet Chic By Carly Foy | Published 2011-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoulder-a-w-2011 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/s--Shoulder-AW-11-Easy-Rider-Look-Book-9759-1.html) & [shoulder.br](http://www.shoulder.com.br/website/html/index.html#/home) The Shoulder A/W 2011 collection has just been released and the catalog is [biker-chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-palace). The catalog features a tough model who has some softer, more feminine qualities than the regular biker stereotype. The shoot took place in a greenhouse, which juxtaposes the idea of toughness with natural accents. With long flowing hair, heavy cat-eye makeup and bright red nails, the model fluidly poses and showcases the Shoulder A/W 2011 collection well. The line features mostly black pieces, with a few splashes of colors such as red. The A/W collection is composed of [strong leather pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb) as well as accents of sheer prints and tights. The collection is the perfect modernization and application of chic-ness to the biker babe look, making the Shoulder A/W 2011 collection a fantastic source for [great fall fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 70% | 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 - **Biker Chic Fashion:** Opportunity to create modernized, chic biker themed fashion lines with natural accents. - **Leather and Sheer Prints:** Opportunity to experiment with strengthened leather pieces and sheer prints as the main components of a cohesive collection. - **Outdoor Themed Photo Shoots:** Opportunity to incorporate outdoor or natural elements into fashion photo shoots for a unique contrast to an edgy collection. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** For designers and retailers looking to create biker-themed fashion lines with edgy prints and an emphasis on natural accents. - **Photography:** For outdoor and adventure photographers who can capture photos that contrast with an edgy collection, featuring a female biker model. - **Makeup and Beauty:** Opportunity for makeup artists to experiment with bold and contrasting looks that complement an edgy biker themed fashion line. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Bright Timeless Spring Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-2024-collection.md) - [Japanese Bike Culture-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-palace.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md)