The Barbour Steve McQueen 2012 Fall/Winter collection features well-made jackets that fully embrace an American flag motif.
The Baker jacket is based upon the Barbour A7 International motorcycle jacket. The jacket is made from heavy 8oz waxed cotton, and the left chest pocket features an American flag patch. The inside lining of the jacket is a full-sized quilted American flag. Well-made and full of American spirit, this jacket definitely lives up to the Steve McQueen name.
The pictorial does a great job of showing off the fit of this jacket, as well as emphasizing the red, white and blue American colors that give the Baker jacket its patriotic character.
The Barbour Steve McQueen 2012 Fall/Winter collection is completed by a selection of knitwear, shirts and printed tees.
Patriotic Outerwear Pictorials
The Barbour Steve McQueen 2012 Line Embraces Stars and Stripes
Trend Themes
1. Patriotic Fashion - Opportunity for brands to embrace national and cultural symbols to appeal to consumers' sense of identity.
2. Heritage-inspired Apparel - A trend of creating modern versions of classic, iconic pieces inspired by an earlier era.
3. Celebrity-inspired Collections - Celebrity-endorsed clothing lines continue to attract consumers to brands, leveraging the power of influencers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Retailers can leverage the increasing trend of patriotic fashion to create special collections and engage with consumers.
2. Heritage Apparel - Heritage brands and makers of classic apparel can update their collections by incorporating national and cultural symbols to target patriotic consumers.
3. Celebrity Endorsement - The celebrity endorsement industry can continue to create partnerships with clothing lines to influence consumers and drive sales.