# Mixed Print Half-Pants The Bernhard Willhelm 'Half-Pant' Breaks All the Rules By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-05-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernhard-willhelm-half-pant References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/05/half-pant_shorts_yay_or_nay.html) & [shopfatal](http://www.shopfatal.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1796&idcategory=0) Not only is the Bernhard Willhelm 'half-pant' part shorts and part pants, but the design also fuses an army print and a blue-and-white pinstripe in a military-meets-businesswoman collaboration. Designer Bernhard Willhelm is known for breaking fashion don'ts, and the half-pant is no exception. From the Bernhard Willhelm Spring/Summer 2010 collection, this confused bottom is not for the faint-hearted. It'll take an arm and a leg to pull this playful half-pant style off. **Implications** - This hybrid design would be perfect for those in between seasons where I simply cannot make the decision between [pants, skirts or shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-cargo-midi). The weather seems to change on a dime, and as such, these [mixed print half-pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads) would be the ultimate solution! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed-print Bottoms:** A rise in popularity of mixed print bottoms in fashion design, allowing individuals to combine styles and create unique fashion expressions. - **Hybrid Clothing:** A shift towards clothing designs that merge multiple garments into one, creating versatile and adaptable clothing options. - **Seasonal Transition Clothing:** The creation of clothing pieces that can easily transition between seasons to maximize wardrobe utility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers have an opportunity to integrate mixed prints and hybrid designs into their clothing lines, creating innovative pieces that stand out in the market. - **Retail:** Retail stores can take advantage of the versatility of hybrid clothing and transitional pieces in their inventory, attracting consumers seeking multi-functional clothing options. - **Textile Manufacturing:** With the rise of mixed print and hybrid clothing designs, textile manufacturers can experiment with new materials and fabrics to create unique clothing combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt.md) - [Hybrid Short Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Functional Streetwear Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climber-easy-pants.md) - [Purposefully Stained Luxe Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pee-stain-denim.md) - [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md) - [White Denim Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hellmanns.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Comfortable Relaxed Baggy Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-pant.md)