Spring/Summer ’11: Top 10 Girls’ Key Items

Relaxed Playsuit

~ Jersey, lightweight poplin and denim
~ Harem trouser shape
~ Draped and relaxed silhouette

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Miss Blumarine, Eager Beaver

Full Skirt

~ Deep waistband or yoke
~ Under-layers
~ Full and half-circle variations

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Barcarola, Miss Blumarine

Capri Pants

~ Clean styling
~ Relaxed, slim silhouette
~ Tapered hem

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Silvian Heach Kids, Christinaffe Girl

Short Short

~ Denim and twill
~ Higher waist
~ Turn-up hem

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Sarabanda, Naf Naf

Tiered Maxidress

~ Smocked bodice
~ Mixed prints
~ Tiered

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Eager Beaver, Manila Grace

Ruffle Tee

~ Feature ruffles
~ Short sleeves
~ Mixed fabrics

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Little Paul & Joe, Manila Grace

Western Shirt Dress

~ Tied or cinched waist
~ Feature yokes
~ Half placket

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Protest, Naf Naf

Folk Blouse

~ Pleated and ruffled front
~ Waist tie
~ Capped sleeve

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Woolrich, Sarabanda

Casual blazer

~ Cotton, jersey and denim
~ Rolled sleeves
~ Printed linings

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Fendi, Claesen's

Fashion Mac

~ Belted or cinched waist
~ Feature collar
~ Crisp, lightweight fabrics

Left to right: Original WGSN artwork, Gucci, Miss Blumarine

WGSN Key Trends
~ Classic outerwear shapes are updated and made casual with new fabrications and details
~ Jersey and woven tops are ultra-feminine with ruffles, smocking and pleat details
~ Skirt and dress silhouettes are full, with mixed fabrics and prints
~ Trouser shapes are relaxed – the draped harem shape remains strong, along with the tapered-leg Capri and turn-up cuffed short

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