# Alligator Camo-Printed Outerwear Stone Island Released a Reptilian Fashion Collection for SS18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alligator-camo References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/stone-island-alligator-camo-preview/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stone-island/id1064359099) Technical fashion label [Stone Island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket) released its latest range for Spring/Summer 2018 and this time the capsule is centered around an alligator camo print. The label's [alligator camo collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grottoflage) involves much more intricate work than its previous offerings. The new collection requires hand-painted patterns, which is then followed by photographs, prints, along with a series of techniques and finally a six-color printing process -- this involves five pigmented colors and one colored polyurethane that's finished with a special raised rubberized effect. The alligator camo capsule draws inspiration from the Polish military, due to its incorporation of the motif. The capsule's [outerwear, sweaters and Bermudas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-horizon) are constructed from a lightweight blend of nylon, tela and cotton, mixed with monochromatic detailing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alligator Camo-printed Fashion:** The popularity of alligator camo prints in fashion creates an opportunity for companies to innovate textiles that mimic animal skin patterns. - **Hand-painted Patterns:** The use of hand-painted patterns in fashion presents opportunities for artisanal craftsmanship to thrive and be sustained in the industry. - **Technical Fashion:** Technical fashion, with its versatility and functionality, has the potential to be a disruptive force in mainstream fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Alligator camo prints, technical fashion, and hand-painted patterns create product differentiation and innovation opportunities in the fashion and apparel industry. - **Textile Production:** Innovations in textile production can cater to the growing demand for unique patterns and designs in fashion, such as alligator camo prints and hand-painted patterns. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** With the resurgence of hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind pieces, the fashion industry has the opportunity to create sustainable and innovative opportunities for artisanal craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satellite Imagery Winter Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-earth-mapping-camouflage.md) - [LNY-Inspired Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection-1.md) - [Subterranean-Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-marina-aw25.md) - [Camouflage-Print Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grottoflage.md) - [Exclusive Luxe Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-stone-island.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [Tactile Summer Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-horizon.md) - [Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-industries-2.md)