Spring 2011 Women's Fashion Collections: Nina Ricci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and More

Spring 2011's ready to wear fashion trends for women offer a splash of color, a mix of classic and over-the-top edge, a little androgyny, and some super feminine lines. Here's a look at collections by: Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Hermès, Balenciaga, and Nina Ricci.

Please note that this article will provide you with the main themes seen in each collection, not every trend or item featured. If you like this article, look for my coming article on Spring 2011 Women's Fashion Trends.

Louis Vuitton (Source)

Louis Vuitton's newest collection is all aboutsoft flowing fabrics and bright vibrant colors. There is no doubt that this collection is feminine but there is a very apparent tough gritty side to it seen in the thigh high dress slits, sheer tops, sheer lace skirts, and risqué sheer lace lingerie boy shorts. Vuitton seamlessly combines daring revelations of skin with elegant shapes for a well-rounded spring line.

Style/Cut

Dresses with Wide Banded Waists

Boat Necklines and Surplice Necklines

Dresses with Extremely High Slits

Flowing and Draping Loose Fitting Dresses

Ankle Length Skirts and Dresses

Asian Inspired Dresses and Pant Suits

Color Block Dresses

Sheer Lace Boyshorts (part of the popular Lingerie as outerwear trend)

Fabrics

Sheer Fabrics

Lace

Leather

Colors

Bright Colors

Pinks, Purples, Blues, and Golds

Prints

Brightly Colored Animal Prints

Florals

Accessories of Note

Sheer Lace Fans

Miu Miu (Source)

Feminine lines in soft touchable fabrics; this collection celebrates the female form.

Style/Cut

Pleated and Paneled Dresses

Knee Length Skirts and Dresses

Belted Waist Dresses

Fabrics

Satin

Colors

Black

Splashes of Vivid Blue, Red, Gold, Green, and Pink

Metallic Silver and Gold

Prints

Floral and Abstract Prints

Mixed Prints

Accessories of Note

Thin Belts

Hermès (Source)

Hermès makes over standard office attire, providing sexy Androgynous and 80's chic options fit for everyday wear. You'll see a strong undercurrent of dominatrix provocateur in the line, a good bit of homage paid to the baggy pant suits of the 80's, a slight hint of English Equestran fashion (perhaps a glimmer of what will come in the fall/winter 2011 collection), and a touch of bohemian glam.

Style/Cut

Tight Pant Suits and Baggy Pant Suits

Shorts (leather and not)

Belted Blazers and Cardigans

Skinny Leg, Wide Leg, and Straight Leg Pants

Short Skirts (above the knee)

Leather Corsets worn as outerwear

Fabrics

Leather

Colors

Black and White

Tan

Earth Tones

Orange, Green, and Blue (muted, not far from the earth tones)

Accessories of Note

Leather Gloves

Shawls

Knee High Boots

Skinny Belts

Top Hat-esque Hats

Balenciaga (Source)

An avant-garde break from the retro styles of late. This collection is marked by its polar opposites: soft and harsh, fitted and loose, feminine and masculine. Flowing and virtually shapeless print dresses with combat boots and 9-to-5 wear, standard in all respects , except for the sheer button down shirt and tapered at calf capri dress pants.

Style/Cut

Sheer Skirts and Shirts

Capris Pants

Button Down Shirts

Vests

Sequined Dresses

Fabrics

Fake Leather

Colors

Black, White, and Red

Blue, Gold, and Grey

Prints

Houndstooth

Accessories of Note

Chunky Soled Men's Shoes

Combat Boots

Nina Ricci (Source)

A celebration of what it means to be a woman: delicate soft fabrics, lace, ruffles, and feminine silhouettes with cinched waists. This collection is beautiful and completely wearable for the everyday woman.

Style/Cut

Belted Waists

Mini Skirts

Drawstring Pants and Skirts

Cardigans

Fabrics

Chiffon

Colors

Pink, Peach, and Yellow

Black, Taupe, White, Pink

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this look at the new fashion collections by: Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Hermès, Balenciaga, and Nina Ricci.

Don't forget to check back often for my coming article on Spring 2011 Women's Fashion Trends.

Sources:

Vogue

Disclaimer:

All information about these spring 2011 collections was determined by me upon viewing pictures of the collections in Vogue's Collections portion of their website.