# Big Braided Fashion Models The Band of Outsiders Fall 2011 Runway Show Features Long Locks By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/band-of-outsiders-fall-2011 References: [the-electric.blogspot](http://the-electric.blogspot.com/2011/02/band-of-outsiders-fall-2011.html) & [girl.bandofoutsiders](http://girl.bandofoutsiders.com/) The Band of Outsiders Fall 2011 runway show features models with big long braids, [furry coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-a-love-affair), [funky black boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearpaws-fall-2024) and [lots of layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2). It seems to early to be thinking about fall when spring is just around the corner, but these outfits sure do look cozy! The Band of Outsiders Fall 2011 models seem to have a load of bronzer just across the center of their faces. Perhaps they are just trying to hold on to that summer tan! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Big Braided Hair:** Opportunity for beauty brands to innovate with new haircare products and tools for achieving big braided hairstyles. - **Furry Coats:** Opportunity for fashion brands to disrupt the outerwear industry with innovative and sustainable materials for furry coats. - **Layered Outfits:** Opportunity for clothing brands to create versatile and customizable layered outfits for seasonal transitions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty:** Disruptive opportunity for the beauty industry to create new products and techniques for achieving bronzed looks. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to revolutionize the fall/winter fashion industry with cozy and fashionable outfits. - **Haircare:** Opportunity for haircare brands to develop products and tools specifically designed for creating and maintaining big braided hairstyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Fall-Ready Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearpaws-fall-2024.md) - [Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luv-fashion-doll.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2.md) - [Expansive Performance Running Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandit-fall-2024.md)