# Outerwear Outlandishness Outerwear designs take inspiration from previous decades. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Nov 6, 2015 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/infectious-outerwear ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Outerwear Outlandishness trend? **Outerwear Outlandishness:** Moving away from the understated aesthetic that has dominated the fashion industry, many outerwear designs are offering a color revival. Often referencing the bright, color-clashing spirit of the '90s, these offerings are a lighthearted approach to the colder months that align with the millennial-sanctioned festival culture of summer. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 3 to Oct 26, 2015 - Published: Nov 6, 2015 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Outerwear Outlandishness trend ### Revival of 90s Fashion Fashion brands are reviving styles from the 90s to appeal to millennial-sanctioned festival culture. ### Infrared Clothing Illuminating clothing featuring LED lights are becoming increasingly popular in the fashion industry. ### Playful Outerwear Designs Fashion designers are offering unique designs with whimsical themes for the fall and winter seasons. ## What the Outerwear Outlandishness trend means for industry ### For Fashion Fashion professionals can reference the revival of 90s fashion, incorporating playful and unique designs in their pieces. ### For Entertainment Entertainment professionals can look to incorporate LED lighting into their costumes and performances. ### For Hospitality Hospitality professionals can create events catering to whimsical and playful vibes, inspired by the trends in outerwear design. ## Workshop question How can your product or service enable self-expression in everyday situations? ## Trend signals for Outerwear Outlandishness Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 60%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 56% - Activity: 60% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Outerwear Outlandishness trend 4 featured examples from Apr 3 to Oct 26, 2015. - [Flashing LED Fur Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-fur-coat): J Valentine's Flashing Lights Long Fur Coat Illuminates Outerwear (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the emerging trend of LED fur coats by introducing innovative designs and incorporating LED technology into their collect… - [Magic-Themed Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-fashions): These Whimsically Bright Fashions were Created by 'FriendsWithYou' (Category: Fashion) Implication: The use of magic-themed jackets with bright colors and playful vibes can disrupt the traditional fashion market by appealing to a wider audience. - [Revived Eclectic Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-collection): The New Supreme Collection Features Jackets Inspired by the 90s (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend by creating new lines of 90s-inspired outerwear - [Nostalgic Cocoon Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-coat): This Wool Coat by Rachel James is Inspired by the 90s (Category: Fashion) Implication: Reviving nostalgic styles and incorporating bold color palettes can appeal to consumers looking for unique and eye-catching clothing items. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Modular Winter Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-fallwinter-2026) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)