# Grown-Up Ape Gear Bape FW 2011 Lookbook Creates Casual Wear with a Mature Look By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-fw-2011-lookbook References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/08/31/bape-fallwinter-2011-lookbook/) & [bape](http://www.bape.com) Normally A Bathing Ape does a lot of flashy eccentric clothing, but the Bape FW 2011 Lookbook shows a very different look from the famed Japanese urban brand. This coming season, the Bape FW 2011 Lookbook shows off a much more mature look from the brand. Normally one would expect bright, vibrant colors, but the collection displays a series of more toned down designs that are quite impressive. The series also includes a number of [collaborative with fashion heavyweights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-ginza-capsule) such as Mark McNairy and George Cox. Expect a lot of classic styles of outerwear and sportswear-inspired goods for the colder months. It’s really good to see that A Bathing Ape is taking a different design approach to their outfits. This versatility will certainly help them maintain their urban fashion powerhouse status. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Toned-down Designs:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for clothing brands to cater to consumers who prefer more subdued and mature designs. - **Collaborations with Fashion Heavyweights:** Fashion brands can explore partnerships with influential designers to bring fresh and innovative styles to their collections. - **Versatility in Design Approach:** Brands can differentiate themselves and maintain their status by offering versatile clothing options that cater to different fashion preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Urban Fashion:** The urban fashion industry can take advantage of the demand for more toned-down and mature designs in clothing. - **Fashion Collaborations:** There is an opportunity for the fashion industry to capitalize on collaborations with renowned designers to create unique and innovative fashion pieces. - **Clothing Design:** In the field of clothing design, there is potential for disruption by exploring versatile design approaches that cater to different consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-people.md) - [Urban Alpine Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-by-kazuki-kuraishi.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Blue Camo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1.md) - [Heritage Streetwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-era.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Sophisticated Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-ginza-capsule.md)