Spring/Summer 2011 Trend Report: Sports Day

Spring/Summer 2011 Trend Report: Sports Day

The mood: Sportswear was given a revamp at the spring/summer shows, with sheer fabrics and graphic prints adding a sleek, streamlined feel to sporty inspired looks.

The must-haves: The addition of zips, mesh inserts, fluorescent trims and panels on mini dresses, shorts and shirts will instantly point towards the sportswear influence without looking like a gym kit in disguise. A figure hugging shift with a racer back, as seen at Versace, proves that sportswear can go glam too.

MyDaily tip: For a laidback take on the trend, opt for a varsity jacket teamed with rolled-up jeans and heels. This was done brilliantly by Isabel Marant.

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Spring/summer 2011: Sportswear

The spring/summer collection embraced California coo in a big wayl. A mix of pink jeans, varsity jackets, hotpants and college-style sweatshirts proved that Marant is the Queen of sexy daywear.

Spring/summer 2011: Sportswear

When it comes to contemporary sportswear, Lacoste knows best and this season was no different. Bomber jackets, mesh shirts and flat caps in all white looked effortlessly cool.

Spring/summer 2011: Sportswear

Koma's panelled leather designs showed that sport inspired looks can be chic and slick too.

Spring/summer 2011: Sportswear

The look was relaxed and laid back at Furstenberg's spring/summer show, with loose fitting shorts and playsuits taking centre stage on the catwalk. This oversized hooded jacket only exaggerated the sportswear feel further.

Spring/summer 2011: Sportswear

Mesh inserts on simple, sleek designs highlighted the sportswear influence in Saunders' spring/summer collection.

Spring/summer 2011: Sportswear

It was all in the detail at Versace. Racer backs and cut out shapes empahsised by fluorescent lining gave sportswear a glamorous edge.

Spring/summer 2011: Sportswear

Scuba diving was the theme of Marni's spring/summer collection, where swimming caps and goggles made their debut on the catwalk. Zips were a key feature to many of the graphic designs, paired with cycling shorts and androgynous flat sandals.

Spring/summer 2011: Sportswear

Pringle's look was streamlined and uncluttered, underpinned by sheer kilts and tailored tops embellished with simple, graphic prints.

Spring/summer 2011: Sportswear

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