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Christian Dior's resort 2011 runway show happened back in June, but the collection is going to hit store shelves in late September and October. As we head into New York Fashion Week this month, Spring fashion and trends are on the minds of Fashionistas here in the Bay Area as well as around the world. Resort 2011 has given Fashionistas a glimpse into what might be seen on the runways during the upcoming Spring shows in New York. Christian Dior resort collection seems to epitomize the upcoming resort and Spring trends for 2011 with a combination of vintage 1960's styles and colors with 1980's and 1990's ankle trousers, feminine fabrics, ladylike details, menswear, tonal dressing and handbag strap length.

Dior showed 1960's styles with hairstyles to match in candy colors such as pink, purple and pale orange. There were several pieces in purple leather paired with feminine lace and chiffon. The fabrics for Dior's resort collection play right into the upcoming feminine trend with tiers of chiffon, soft brightly colored lace and bow details. The hemline was at the top of the knee and mid-thigh. Dior's jackets are cropped and boxy either in solid colors or 1960's black and white plaid.

Coats were in recognizable 1960's shift silhouettes with solid colors or prints. Jewelry made a comeback on Dior's resort runway with the chocker as the key piece. Evening dresses were in candy colors or pink and purple as well as pale blue and soft orange. 

The lady bag has found new life for resort and seemingly for Spring with longer, 1980's/1990's strap lengths. The handbag straps on Dior's runway were double and the bags appear to stretch down to the top of the hipbone on the tall models. To read more about the Dior resort handbags click here.

Resort 2011 has given Fashionistas a glimpse into the upcoming color palette for Spring with candy colors and feminine styles. Office attire seems to be heading towards a menswear trend with cropped trousers and neckties. The up and coming colors appear to be candy pink, candy purple, light orange and pale blue. It should be interesting to see what the Spring 2011 New York runways give Fashionista hungry for a move away from minimalism.

Resort 2011 is a great time to buy a few items that will carry into Spring 2011. Why not get a head start on the new, upcoming trends? Black and white items from Fall can be carried over into Spring if the fabric is light enough and classic items from last year that play into the 1960's trend can also be carried into Spring 2011. Resort 2011 is the perfect time to focus on candy colors whether they are frocks or handbags.

Happy shopping and stay fabulous.


Dior resort runway collection. Photo credit: Zhong Hai