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Oh if only the Brazilian queen of tropical fruit could see her influence now! More than six decades have passed since Carmen Miranda donned her festively flamboyant fruit hat that would later become the infamous Chiquita Banana logo, and now the fruit-happy style is back. For spring ’11, Miranda’s exotic flare and charisma re-emerged, brightening the most elite runways. Designers enticed our palate with all things edible through quirky, playful prints: banana’s adorn flouncy skirts and Hawaiian shirts at Prada while Stella McCartney sliced her lemon dresses with two zesty thigh-high slits. To prevent the look from being too costumey, the citrus shades are balanced by clean lines and tempered by stark white backgrounds. We can’t wait to see who wears this tasty trend! Would you?

Prada, Imaxtree

Prada’s banana prints are unmistakably Miucca: always bold and among editor’s favorites.

Stella McCartney, Imaxtree

Stella McCartney awakens the senses with a seductive yet ironic melon dress.

Suno, Imaxtree

Breezy skirts and energetic prints capture the spirit of spring at Suno.