# Fisherman Designer Wear Go Sailing in Style With this 'A Fishing Ape' 2011 Collection By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fishing-ape-2011-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/03/a-fishing-ape-2011-collection/) & [daiwa.globeride.co.jp](http://daiwa.globeride.co.jp/afishingape/) Fashion designers haven't been too kind to fisherman, but with this 'A Fishing Ape' 2011 collection, individuals looking to fish in style now have bragging rights when it comes to looking fashionable. The 'A Fishing Ape' 2011 collection is another sister brand of A Bathing Ape. The clothes from the line are all about giving fishermen some stylish flair with a designer's touch. Everything here was created in collaboration with Daiwa, a well-known tackle company, so you know that functionality plays an important role within these pieces and that these clothes aren't just for show. There's a variety of camo fishing jackets, parkas and pants. Surprisingly, the brand is also throwing in actual fishing accessories that includes rods and baits. Fishing in designer clothes is the last thing I'd ever think about, but hey, fisherman have to look good too, right? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashionable Fishing Gear:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create stylish and functional clothing and accessories for fishermen, merging fashion and functionality. - **Collaborations with Tackle Companies:** Opportunity for clothing brands to partner with tackle companies to create fashionable fishing gear that incorporates high-quality equipment. - **Innovative Fishing Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and stylish fishing accessories, like rods and baits, to enhance the fishing experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion & Apparel:** Fashion designers can explore the market of fashionable fishing gear, appealing to style-conscious fishermen. - **Sporting Goods:** Tackle companies can collaborate with fashion brands to create fashionable fishing gear, expanding their product range and reaching a new customer base. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Innovative fishing accessories can attract outdoor enthusiasts, enhancing their fishing experience and providing a unique selling point for outdoor recreational businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Outdoor Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiwa-pier39-fw25.md) - [Waterproof Fishing Fashion Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitka-gear-crosscurrent-collection.md) - [Upcycled Women's Fishing Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-me-fishing.md) - [Urban Alpine Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-by-kazuki-kuraishi.md) - [Fisherman Style Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo.md) - [Winter Utility Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiwa-pier39-fw25-drop-5.md) - [Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Modern Fishing Gear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-fisher.md)