# Transparent Silicone Coats The Asher Levine Condom Jacket Uses Same Processing Technique By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asher-levine-condom-jacket References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2013/11/57525/asher-levine-condom-jacket) & [asherlevine](http://asherlevine.com) Although not necessarily its official name, the Asher Levine Condom Jacket has been dubbed so for a very good reason. The menswear designer, who has been known to dress Lady Gaga from time to time, employed the same air-drying process used to manufacture actual condoms. The result is a [transparent trench coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-trenchcoat) that would make quite the statement if worn down the street--especially with no shirt on underneath. The Asher Levine Condom Jacket is made out of medical-grade silicone, with enough material here to make up to 400 rubbers. The American designer tells the New York Post, "It’s basically the same thing but it’s a coat. I like that it looks like it’s wet. It’s slimy." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Transparent Silicone Fashion:** The trend of using transparent silicone in fashion allows for innovative designs and unconventional materials, creating new opportunities for fashion brands. - **Air-drying Manufacturing:** The trend of using air-drying processes in manufacturing opens up possibilities for creating unique and sustainable products, disrupting traditional manufacturing methods. - **Statement Fashion Pieces:** The trend of wearing statement fashion pieces, like the Asher Levine Condom Jacket, challenges conventional fashion norms and offers opportunities for bold and expressive self-expression. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of transparent silicone and air-drying manufacturing techniques to create innovative, sustainable, and attention-grabbing fashion pieces. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can adopt the air-drying process used in creating the Asher Levine Condom Jacket, enabling the production of unique and eco-friendly products in various sectors. - **Personal Protective Equipment:** The personal protective equipment industry can leverage the use of medical-grade silicone and air-drying technologies to develop transparent and durable protective gear, offering enhanced safety with a unique aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Silver-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollbak-firefly-jacket.md) - [Highly Durable Full-Metal Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-metal-jacket.md) - [Salvaged Spacecraft Material Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-aerogel-jacket.md) - [Convertible Shelter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-wear.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket.md) - [Silicone Condom Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-condom-cases.md)