# Outwerwear Eccentricity A desire for individuality prompts outerwear with personality. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Nov 18, 2014 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/lightweight-warmth ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Outwerwear Eccentricity trend? **Outwerwear Eccentricity:** As the luxury market continues to expand and consumers focus more on aesthetic than function, brands are looking to fill the gap with garments designed with eccentric style and warmth in mind. This shift towards functional fashion with a sense of personality speaks to a desire for individuality and quirk. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 25 to Nov 18, 2014 - Published: Nov 18, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Outwerwear Eccentricity trend ### Functional Eccentricity Luxury brands are designing garments with eccentric style and warm functionality in mind, driven by a shift towards individuality and quirk among consumers. ### African-Inspired Fashion Fashion brands are looking to African culture and influences for inspiration, reflecting a growing appreciation for the continent's vibrancy and richness in style and culture. ### Printed Sportswear Fashion designers are incorporating bold camouflage and clashing prints into sporty and modern collections, demonstrating a growing trend of vibrant, printed athleisure wear. ## What the Outwerwear Eccentricity trend means for industry ### For Fashion and Apparel The fashion and apparel industry can benefit from incorporating functional eccentricity, African-inspired fashion, and printed sportswear in their designs to attract customers who value individuality, cultural appreciation, and dynamic style. ### For Athleisure and Activewear Athleisure and activewear brands can incorporate bold prints and functionality in their designs to appeal to an audience that values both fashion and practicality. ### For Outdoor Gear Outdoor gear brands can create innovative and stylish pieces like the Nike Pro Hyperwarm collection to provide essentials that accommodate enthusiasts who enjoy cold weather workouts. ## Trend signals for Outwerwear Eccentricity Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 74%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 64% - Activity: 74% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Outwerwear Eccentricity trend 7 featured examples from Sep 25 to Nov 18, 2014. - [Winter Workout Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pro-hyperwarm): The Nike Pro Hyperwarm Collection Ensures People Stay Fit in Cold Weather (Category: Fashion) Implication: Promising prospects exist for sportswear manufacturers to produce advanced winter workout gear with features that enhance performance and comfort. - [Avant-Garde Collapsible Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-fashion): Yanna Petter's Unconventional Fashions Boast a Vivid Palette (Category: Marketing) Implication: Chance for fashion designers to explore and experiment with collapsible clothing options, unconventional styles, and nostalgic accessories. - [Upscale Safari Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safari-inspired-fashion): Inspired by Africa, Moncler Gamme Rouge Uses Safari-Inspired Fashion (Category: Luxury) Implication: Fashion brands can tap into the demand for safari-inspired clothing, offering high-end, stylish options for consumers who want to embrace adventurous and exotic fashion trends. - [Clashing Print Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-camouflage-fashion): Carven's Spring Runway Collection Features Bold Camouflage Fashions (Category: Luxury) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement AI-powered virtual try-on solutions for online shopping to enhance the customer experience and reduce returns. - [Satirical Quirky Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-fashion): Malgosia Bela Undergoes Eccentric Transformations for Let's Panic (Category: Fashion) Implication: The satirical and eccentric transformations in Let's Panic's quirky fashion offer disruptive innovation opportunities for costume designers to create unconventional and eye-catchi… - [Eccentric Mismatched Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-collection): Delpozo's Fall Fashion Collection is a Mix of Odd Styles (Category: Fashion) Implication: Designers can push boundaries and create avant-garde collections that cater to individuals seeking unconventional fashion choices. - [Quirky Layered Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-fashion-collection): MSGM's Fall Fashion Collection is the Epitome of Mix-and-Match (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can incorporate layering techniques and mix-and-match styles for their upcoming collections. ## 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)