# Victorian Smurf Fashion The Yohji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 2011 Collection By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-06-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-spring-summer-2011 References: [slamxhype](http://slamxhype.com/fashion/yohji-yamamoto-spring-2011-collection/) & [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/yohji-yamamoto-spring-2011-paris-fashion-week/) For the [Yohji](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildside-yohji-yamamoto-x-tradmans-bonsai) Yamamoto Spring/Summer 2011 collection looks like the designer jumped into a time machine and collected a colorful assortment of fabrics and ideas. Wide-cut suits covered in wild prints are paired with enormous bow ties, while some of the looks feature hats that look like they were stolen from a carnival. One of the coolest parts of the Yohji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 2011 show was the hairstyles that matched the historical look of the clothing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wide-cut Suits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new fabric choices and bold prints to create unique and eye-catching suits. - **Enormous Bow Ties:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative bow ties in unconventional shapes and sizes to add a playful twist to formal attire. - **Historical-inspired Hairstyles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new hairstyling techniques and accessories that bring a modern twist to classic hairstyles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate historical elements into modern fashion designs to create a unique and memorable style. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional fabric choices to create distinctive and visually striking clothing. - **Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative hairstyling products and tools that can recreate historical hairstyles with ease and precision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-5.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md)