# Silky Sportswear The Alexander Wang SS 2011 Collection is Flowing With Shine By trendstop.com | Published 2010-09-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-foil-technique References: [blog.trendstop](http://blog.trendstop.com/?p=1266) & [trendstop](http://www.trendstop.com) The Alexander Wang SS 2011 collection is characterized by light, fluid layers and lifted with metallic accents. The highlight was undoubtedly a lightweight zip-up jacket, rendered completely in the tin foil technique. Combining interesting shades of pastel and shiny metallics, the Alexander Wang SS 2011 collection is suitable for those [fresh spring mornings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025) in an urban city setting. **Implications** - The [sportswear-inspired collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026) looks super comfortable and casual. A lot of neutral colors are used, along with brighter shades such as the featured [bright green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) that can be seen on both a jacket and pants. The shiny material adds a nice pop to outfits that would otherwise be quite basic. Alexander Wang's SS 2011 collection is definitely for daring fashionistas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fluid Sportswear:** Opportunity to incorporate metallic accents and light, fluid layers in athletic clothing for a modern and fashion-forward look - **Tin Foil Technique:** Incorporating unique and attention-grabbing materials into clothing designs, breaking away from traditional fabrics - **Bright Pastels:** Using bright pastel shades in combination with metallics for a fun and edgy twist on traditional neutral sportswear colors ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Clothing:** Incorporating sleek and trendy designs into athletic clothing to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers - **Fashion Design:** Developing unique and attention-grabbing materials to incorporate into fashion designs - **Textile Manufacturing:** Creating new fabrics and materials for the fashion industry, challenging traditional textiles and providing innovative options ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-ss26.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Dynamic Technical Outerwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportstyle-line.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [Elegantly Practical Performance Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldwin-5.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md)