# Stylish Soldier Outerwear The Wire Big Hood Fishtail Parka Puts a New Twist on a Classic Style By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-01-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Big-Hood-Fishtail-Parka References: [guylook](http://www.guylook.com/wire-big-hood-fishtail-parka-parka-01-en.html) & [guylook](http://www.guylook.com) In its latest collection of outerwear, online specialty retailer Guylook offers up some truly striking style with this [modern take on a classic coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) with its Wire Big Hood Fishtail Parka. This modern version of the jacket, inspired by parkas worn in the US military that were created to help keep soldiers warm and dry when out for days on the battlefield, has been re-envisioned with oversized tailoring for a more hip, youthful and edgier style. It’s also crafted with what the shop calls a “[super-sized wired hood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-edition-hood-jacket)” that is sure to give you a dynamic, bold look while protecting your head from the elements. Other fashion-forward details of this jacket include a fishtail back and a [dense quilted lining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherproof-parka). Available in green and black, the Wire Big Hood Fishtail Parka from Guylook will give its wearer a casually cool street style that will enhance any look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Military Style:** Opportunities for disrupting traditional military-inspired fashion with contemporary design. - **Oversized Tailoring:** Disruptive fashion innovation opportunities focusing on unconventional proportions and designs. - **Dynamic Wired Hoods:** Innovative opportunities for high-performance outerwear designs that incorporate functional and fashion-forward elements like super-sized wired hoods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion retailers to explore new designs and materials with modern military-inspired styles. - **Outdoor Wear:** Disruptive outdoor outerwear innovations can involve incorporating stylish design elements with high-performance materials for extended outdoor activities. - **Textile:** Opportunities in textile innovation include developing performance fabrics for enhanced waterproofing and durability for modern military-inspired styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jacket-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleece-parka.md) - [One-Piece Adult Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie.md) - [Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-parka.md) - [Sustainable Warm Parka Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormshadow-parka.md) - [90s-Style Winter Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmlyn-baltoro-jacket.md) - [Militant Springtime Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket.md) - [Timeless Winter Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Body-Mapped All-Weather Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherproof-parka.md)