2011's fashion trends We've rung in the new year and 2011 is upon us. And as the saying goes: it's out with the old and in with the new. For the fashioniser that means a new clothes in the wardrobe, new shoes on your feet, new trends and new looks. Below we've collated the first of the new year's dominant fashion trends for men and women, from key looks to key pieces of clothing. Scroll down to view them all, and click the links to find out more. And as always, when new trends emerge we'll be sure to e-mail you with updates. A Fashionising.com promotion Love a good designer shopping sale? Reebonz takes you straight into the world of private sales events, with exclusive members' deals. Gain access to coveted designer brands' current and off season stock and enjoy savings of up to 85% on women's fashion, handbags, jewellery, eyewear & so much more! Expect to see brands like CHANEL, PRADA, CHLOE, GUCCI, MARC JACOBS, MIU MIU, KATE SPADE, BURBERRY, COACH, and many more. We are inviting all Fashionising.com members to join Reebonz and you can start shopping right away! Better yet, Reebonz are offering lucky fashionisers an extra special offer: Win: spending money for fashionisers Create a Reebonz account for free today and you'll be in the running to win free spending money. 1 lucky fashioniser will receive 130 credits / AU$100 spending money, while 10 other fashionisers will receive 65 credits / AU$50 spending money. Don't miss this opportunity and get you exclusive Fashionising.com invitation at www.reebonz.com/invite_code/fashion. 
Women's 2011 key looks 
| Just as the '50s and '60s are back, so too are particular elements of the '70s. There are two main aesthetics: '70s bohemian, and '70s sophisticated glamour. When it comes to the latter, think dresses that fall like shimmering water in the evening and high-waist pants with elegant blouses by day. Click to read about the sophisticated '70s trend. | 
| As of spring 2011 the military fashion trend will have been with us for over a decade. And for that decade it's been great, we've loved it, but 10 years later we have to admit: spring 2011 is the time to move on. The question is: what do we move on to? The answer: the trend that's been living in its shadow, waiting for its moment of glory. And for spring / summer 2011 it's going to get just that because here comes the biker trend. | 
| Another of the thematic trends for spring / summer 2011, punk carries on from last year to become less of a full blown trend and more one of influence - you'll see its elements impact upon a number of other spring 2011 trends. Which can be a danger: punk fashion is one trend you can't afford to get wrong. Read our guide to punk fashion for spring / summer 2011 to find out what it entails, what elements you should wear, and the looks you should avoid. | 
| The silhouettes of the 1950s and 1960s make a strong return, with shapes that accentuate curves and foster femininity. A hip-hugging sheath dress with a below-the-knee hem is the ultimate in hourglass dressing, while the full circle skirt and dress remain at the core of the trend. For Spring 2010 introduce fresh colours, prints and light summery fabrics. Click to read about the '60s dress trend. |
Women's spring 2011 clothing trends 
| Every season trends evolve, and every season two trends merge. In that regards, spring 2011 will be no different from what has come before it. What will be different, however, is the season's take on a staple for many women's summer wardrobe: the maxi dress. In spring 2011 it'll merge with another trend favourite to give us the sheer maxi dress trend. |  | No, it's not new. But, like all trends that span multiple seasons, it has evolved. Lace influences for Spring 2010 are more to the classic side with quality antique-style fabrics the key to the trend. Less of the allover, stretch lace and more of the unique takes. Click to read more about the lace dress trend. | 
| These are two fabric finishes that could had to return for 2011: the re-rise of 70s fashion, the popularity of nautical, and a love for lace guaranteed it. Find out what clothes and accessories are on trend and how to wear the two fabrics by reading our guide to the crochet and macrame spring 2011 trend. | 
| Sometimes a little detail is all it takes to change the feel of a garment. In Spring 2011 one of the most popular trimmings is one that signifies luxury or, at times, the exotic. Adorning everything from handbags to shoes to dresses and hats - click to read about the tassel trend. | 
| With skinny pants and jeans now so common that they no longer make a statement it was inevitable that a different style would emerge as a trend. It didn't necessarily have to be this one, but with the come back of all things 1970s it was inevitable that fashion forward people would turn to bell bottoms / flared pants as their style of choice. Follow the link to find out more about this spring 2011 clothing trend including some key styling tips. | 
| For every trend exists its opposite. So as spring / summer 2011's fashion trends allow us to welcome flares back into our wardrobes, so too does it allow for an opposite style, in the form of capri pants, to make a showing. Click the link to find out about the styles of capris that are in in spring 2011, and what other trends to wear them with. | 
| They've been seen as an alternative to the summer mini skirt or maxi dress for sometime, and for spring / summer 2011 'tail hems' continue their reign as the more interesting alternative to both. Click to read about tail hems including the different styles suited to spring 2011's trends. | 
| Stripes are a dominant part of any spring / summer season, though usually, year on year, featuring a variation on the theme. Spring 2011 sees stripes with an unsurprising nautical dominance - but it's a dominance inspired by other key Spring 2011 fashion trends. Click to read about stripes to find out what those other inspirations are. | 
| They're something of a yoyo trend: one season they're in, the next season they're out. For spring / summer 2011 they're back again, reinterpreted to fuse in many of the season's other fashion trends. Read our jumpsuits & playsuits guide to find out what's in and what's out. | 
| It was 2009 that we last focussed on this look as a trend, and back then it certainly wasn't a trend for the whole year. This is very much a high-summer 2011 look, one great for the hottest of weather and party atmospheres, such as festivals. Find out how the crop top trend has changed since 2009 and how to wear it in 2011 by clicking the link. |
Women's spring 2011 accessory trends 
| With the warmer weather comes the need to update your sunglasses collection with a new and on-trend style. For Spring 2011 the best accompaniment to a vintage-inspired look is a shape that screams '50s/'60s glamour. From the very subtle to the extreme, click to read about the cat eye glasses trend. |
Women's 2011 footwear / shoe trends 
| Clunky wooden shoes. It doesn't sound like the most glamorous or practical of footwear trends, and yet the clog reached new heights in 2010 and will continue to have an impact on 2011's footwear trends. Specifically the brass studding so prevalent will continue to be influential, while the clog's overall popularity will wane. Click to read about the clogs trend. | 
| Kitten heels are making a somewhat controversial return, spurred on by the trend of '50s and '60s dressing. More comfortable yet less appealing than their higher counterparts, kitten heels can work particularly well when dainty, pointed, and either retro-inspired or minimalist. When it comes to this style in 2011 it's all about the theming. For Spring, kitten heeled sandals are also an option. Click to read about the kitten heels shoe trend. |
Men's 2011 key looks 
| They never actually go out of fashion, but they do evolve over the course of several years. So what suit styles are in fashion for spring / summer 2011? Fashionising.com has put together a thorough guide on the modern men's suit that will take you through cuts and colours, and help you decide all the elements you'll want in a good quality piece for spring / summer 2011. Follow the link to read more. | 
| Men's skinny jeans have had their day. That's not to say they're out of fashion, but they've peaked and as far as men's fashion trends in spring / summer 2011 go they've been replaced by a style with quite a large difference. For the first warm season of 2011 men's flared jeans are back. Follow the link to find out whose designing them, how to wear them and what to avoid. |
Other 2011 trends 
| Interested in what colours will figure into your spring 2011 wardrobe? Well our spring 2011 colour trends guide has all these answers. Collating the research of all the big power houses, these are the spring 2011 colour summaries that fashion designers world wide will be relying on when creating their spring 2011 offerings. Get the head start and figure them into your wardrobe today. | 
| The beginning of 2011 doesn't just mean new clothes for your wardrobe, it means updating your style, it means evolving it. And of equal importance to having the right clothes and accessories for 2011 is keeping your hairstyle up to date. To take a look at the 2011 hair trends that will be a part of spring / summer 2011, follow the link. |
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