Retrospective: What marked the year 2011
2011 was full of trends in all market segments: fashion, beauty or gastronomy.
Many of them are here to stay, however, some have been so used in a short period of time that they need a break in the public eye to get back into the spotlight with more regulated doses, such as Color Blocking. Still, there is no way to take the importance of this trend that made fashion even more colorful and striking.
In the fashion world, when it comes to celebrities, no doubt, this year was also for Kate Moss. In addition to being the hottest and most fashionable bride of 2011, Kate shone in the grand and magical Louis Vuitton fashion show.
Incredible collections of fashion shows, models of bags and shoes that delighted our eyes, women rocking their looks, brands and fantastic campaigns, many nail polish styles and cosmetics releases to drive anyone crazy: all that and more made it 2011 an unforgettable year.
Check out the main trends we selected in our 2011 retrospective and take the opportunity to learn more about them by clicking on the linked words in each topic.
The nail polish of the year: Péridot Chanel
The color launched in the Chanel winter collection was one of the most requested by women in 2011. The nail polish has a beautiful greenish gold tone, very chic and sophisticated.
Best Accessory: Bracelet Mix
Mixing various types of bracelets is super high. And it even goes for different styles and both arms. The trend gives a supermodern look to the look and can be used on many occasions: from everyday to sophisticated parties.
It bag of the year: Céline Bag
Céline's structured purse was the most beloved It Bag of fashionistas and celebrities in 2011. The success was such that many Brazilian brands launched their “wanna be” versions of Céline.
Lipstick of the Year: Dior Addict Lipstick
The success of the year in lipsticks already begins with its poster girl, Kate Moss top who was one of the stars of 2011. The Dior Addict collection, besides having 40 beautiful colors, also has a different format that makes the application more practical.
Color of the year: Klein Blue
This vibrant hue, named after the French realist painter Yves Klein in the late 1950s, became a reference in the fashion universe in 2011, being one of the most popular colors in the catwalk and street fashion collections. The color also invaded the makeup mainly in the shadows and nail polish that were the most successful during the year.
Shoe of the Year: Valentino Spikes
Valentino Spikes shoes have reached the top as one of the most beautiful and desired of the year. The model mixes colors, many strips and metal applications. A luxury.
Food of the Year: Cupcakes!
Who was not delighted and delighted with all the diversity of cupcakes in 2011? Surely this was the year of the cookie that can have a multitude of flavors, toppings and decorations.
Cupcakerias have popped up in every city and apparently the trend will continue in 2012. From kids' parties to luxury weddings, everyone has fallen for cupcakes.
Best Parade: Louis Vuitton
At the Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week, Marc Jacobs took the catwalks no less than a beautiful carousel with 48 white horses. To top it off with even more glamor, the show featured Kate Moss in a gorgeous white model.
Worst Trend of the Year: Feather Hair Appliques
Some celebrities have even tried to get into the wave of feathered hairpieces, but it seems that fashion really didn't catch on.
Hottest Bride of the Year: Kate Moss
A three-day party wedding, distinguished guests like Paul McCartney, photos taken by friends Mario Testino and Terry Richardson, a lot of glamor and a dress signed by John Galliano: this was the wedding of Kate Moss's dreams with rocker Jamie Hince in July 2011
Best perfume: Gucci Guilty
Named at various awards in the industry as the best women's perfume of 2011, Gucci Guilty also took the laurels for the best packaging.
Most controversial: Galliano and Dior exit
Convicted of racism for uttering anti-Semitic (anti-Jewish) phrases in late 2010, John Galliano had to leave Maison Dior. The designer was fined 6, 000 euros for what happened, as well as severed relations with several Jewish personalities such as Natalie Portman who was the face of the Miss Dior perfume campaign.
Despite the scandal, some friends remained by his side, such as the top Kate Moss who, besides inviting him to her wedding, wore a dress signed by him at the ceremony.
Most used trend: Color Blocking
The combination of shades formed by pieces in intense colors took over fashion in Brazil and worldwide. Color Blocking was the main trend in the year 2011. In addition to appearing in clothing, the style also appeared in shoes, bags and even makeup.
Trendiest Model: Andrej Pejic
Man or woman? Sometimes male, but as feminine as female ... Do we confuse your head? Well, we're talking about Andrej Pejic, one of the hottest models in seasons and fashion campaigns.
In addition to participating in numerous fashion shows for both men's and women's collections, Andrej also climbed Brazilian catwalks, teamed up with Zombie Boy in images for Auslander and recently starred in a lingerie brand.
Most Envied Hair: Jennifer Aniston
She is in all, especially when it comes to good form and her beautiful hair. For it was actress Jennifer Aniston's locks that drove women crazy, wishing they had the same cut and tone of their strings. Besides being successful in 2011, her hair is part of the main trends for 2012.
Body of the year: Karlie Kloss
The beautiful 18-year-old model Karlie Kloss has just joined the Victoria's Secret Angels team and has made her debut by rocking the brand's stunning show in November.
Make of the Year: Red Lips and Smoky Eyes (worn by many !!)
Basic party? Smoky eyes. Fancy event? Eyes also smoky and well marked with black eyeshadow. And the favorite lipstick of 2011? The red, which painted the mouths on casual and formal occasions, in women of all styles. Who didn't want a Ruby Woo or a Russian Red from MAC in 2011?
Check out the TodaEla Step-by-Step section for tips on using these trends.
Best Fast Fashion Designer Partner: Versace for H&M
In 2011, we were presented with several fashion and fast fashion partnerships, especially the joy of those who could travel to other countries that had stores that participated in this trend that took over the fashion universe.
And one of the most acclaimed and beloved fashionista partnerships was that made by Versace with H&M in November. The success was such that the first batches of the pieces ended in 30 minutes in stores that distributed passwords to customers.
Best Campaign of the Year: Lanvin with Raquel Zimmermann
One campaign that gave the talk was the Lanvin brand starring Brazilian model Raquel Zimmermman. Humorous, the campaign video shows the top dancing alongside other models to the sound of Pitbull's "I Know You Want Me." Even designer label Alber Elbaz appears shaking the body at the end of the video. Check it out below.
Trend Most Copied by Brands: Prada Striped Parts
There is no denying that the Prada brand has always been an example of making color its main weapon in its collections. And in 2011, it was the brand's colorful stripes that were very successful, and even other brands copied the trend in their pieces. What caught mainly were the mixtures of pieces with stripes of different widths and colors.
Do you agree with our selection? And for you, what is the trend that most marked your fashion life in 2011?
