# Militant Urban Menswear The Latest Astrid Andersen Fall/Winter Range is Utilitarian By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-01-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrid-andersen-fallwinter References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/astrid-andersen-fallwinter-2016/) & [astridandersen](http://www.astridandersen.com/) The [Astrid Andersen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-heirlooms) Fall/Winter 2016 range was recently unveiled at London Men's Fashion Week. Boasting a range of [military-themed pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25), the collection was a utilitarian take on classic sportswear. Known for her effortless and urban aesthetic, the designer highlighted her signature oversized silhouettes in the runway presentation that paired structured sweat suits with [loose-fitting parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line). Some other standouts included quilted hoodies and shiny pleather trousers that were paired with garments that featured gold lace accents. The Astrid Andersen Fall/Winter 2016 range embodies the designer's hip hop style direction and will appeal to fashion fans with an appreciation for clothes that are both eye-catching and comfortable. A favorite among stars like A$AP Ferg -- who stared in the designer's Topshop collaboration campaign -- Astrid Andersen doesn't disappoint fans with her latest range of effortlessly chic streetwear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Military-themed Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique military-inspired designs for streetwear that fuse style with utilitarian functionality. - **Oversized Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop oversized silhouettes in sportswear that blend comfort and fashion for an urban aesthetic. - **Quilted Hoodies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design quilted hoodies with added elements, such as gold lace accents, to create visually striking streetwear pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate military-themed elements into contemporary fashion, appealing to a younger demographic. - **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore oversized silhouettes and incorporate unique fabrics and textures to elevate streetwear fashion. - **Hip Hop Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge hip hop and sportswear fashion by incorporating quilted hoodies and shiny pleather trousers into urban streetwear collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Urban Alpine Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-by-kazuki-kuraishi.md) - [Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bene-culture-3.md)