2011 Victoria Beckham's Spring and Summer Trends

Victoria Beckham has graduated from pop star, to fashion icon, to true designer. Her last few collections have been well received by celebrities and fashionistas alike and her designs seem to be going from strength to strength. This year, her Spring/Summer 2011 collection is feminine and striking with lots of beautiful figure hugging designs. Here’s what Mrs Beckham had to show the fash pack at New York Fashion Week.

Colour

Often seen in blacks and greys, Victoria Beckham went against type and opted for some bright and juicy citrus colours. Block colour mandarin dresses were showcased alongside deep and sumptuous purples, as well as bright yellow. Monochrome was also a key colour combination, with several completely white dresses, as well as black dresses, and dresses which incorporated both black and white. Different shades of pink were seen throughout the collection, from dusky pinks, to nudes, to deeper brownish shades. Shiny metallics were also a key part of the collection with the models wearing dresses in silver, shimmering blue and steel.

2011 Victoria Beckham's Spring and Summer Trends

Victoria Beckham has graduated from pop star, to fashion icon, to true designer. Her last few collections have been well received by celebrities and fashionistas alike and her designs seem to be going from strength to strength. This year, her Spring/Summer 2011 collection is feminine and striking with lots of beautiful figure hugging designs. Here’s what Mrs Beckham had to show the fash pack at New York Fashion Week.

Colour
Often seen in blacks and greys, Victoria Beckham went against type and opted for some bright and juicy citrus colours. Block colour mandarin dresses were showcased alongside deep and sumptuous purples, as well as bright yellow. Monochrome was also a key colour combination, with several completely white dresses, as well as black dresses, and dresses which incorporated both black and white. Different shades of pink were seen throughout the collection, from dusky pinks, to nudes, to deeper brownish shades. Shiny metallics were also a key part of the collection with the models wearing dresses in silver, shimmering blue and steel.

Style
Victoria’s show at New York Fashion week was full of feminine and sleek dresses. Her ladylike designs included sleeveless dresses with a belted waist and puff ball skirt. The collection boasted a new take on the shift dress which featured contrasting top and bottom colours that met in the middle in an arching curve. There were also long and stunning floor length dresses, some of which had a simple slash neck whilst others had a plunging neckline and a thigh high slit.

2011 Victoria Beckham's Spring and Summer Trends

Spaghetti strap dresses with simple knee length designs were featured in shimmering materials, whilst studs were used to add interest to some of the shift dresses. The prom dress was showcased to great effect, with a beautiful heart shaped bodice and full skirt with simple striped detail. There were also dresses in a Grecian style which featured loose flowing material that was gathered over one shoulder and then hung down in folds.

Accessories

The models wore gold pointed court shoes with some these shoes including an ankle strap. The accessories were minimal; however, some of the models were sporting round retro looking dark sunglasses. The handbags on show included under the arm clasp bags as well as larger bags with straps and handles. The bags were smart and structured with crocodile texture as well as suede and leather finishes.

2011 Victoria Beckham's Spring and Summer Trends

The Spring/Summer collection Victoria Beckham unveiled at New York Fashion Week was sleek and stylish. The crisp lines and minimal detailing made the collection distinctive yet very wearable. Her bold choice of bright colours ensure the collection is ideal for the warmer spring and summer months, whilst the monochrome pieces looked smart making them perfect for office wear. Her evening gowns were minimal yet luxurious, with beautiful swathes of sumptuous material. Victoria Beckham’s latest collection shows her to be a grown-up designer with a distinctive style which celebrates the feminine shape whilst avoiding anything twee of fussy.