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# Double-Breasted Sport Coats
The Balmain Homme Winter 2010 Collection is Military-Inspired

By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-04-14 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmain-homme-winter-2010
References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/clothing/b--Balmain-Hommes-Autumn-Fall-Winter-20100-3610.html) & [balmain](http://www.balmain.com)

The [Balmain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection) Homme Winter 2010 Collection is all about the [military trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket) this year, and they are certainly doing it in the most stylish way. The collection features [shearling collared leather jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson), skinny jeans and nautical striped shirts.

The Balmain Homme Collection is perfect for the trendy guy who wants to look stylish without trying to hard. Obviously, the label speaks for itself.

**Implications** - The Balmain Homme Winter 2010 Collection has the perfect color palette of navy blue, light beige and black with accents of gold and white. The military look is extremely flattering with the clean-cut lines and deep V-necks. With a touch of embroidery, the fashion line stands out against the rest.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Military-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create clothing lines that incorporate military aesthetics and clean-cut lines.
- **Shearling Collared Jackets:** Potential for luxury fashion brands to design trendy jackets featuring shearling collars to enhance the overall style.
- **Nautical Striped Shirts:** Demand for fashion retailers to produce nautical striped shirts, offering a fashionable alternative for casual wear.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to create military-inspired clothing lines with clean-cut lines and embroidery details.
- **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to incorporate shearling collars into their jacket designs, adding a trendy and stylish touch.
- **Casual Wear Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion retailers to introduce nautical striped shirts as a fashionable option for casual wear.

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