# Hawaiian Shirted Burglars Jewel Thieves Yearn for Attention Through Vibrant Outfits By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-07-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burglars-jewel-thieves References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/07/robbers_steal_from_cannes_cart.html?mid=fashion-alert--20090715) Forget the act of stealing jewels, it’s what you *wear* to steal them that gets you noticed. Two jewel robberies occurred in France last week, where the [Cartier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-jeweler) store in Cannes was looted. A group of burglars opted to wear vivid tropical prints instead of the standard black burglary get-up. Managing to get away with over $21 million of jewels while wearing “colorful clothing including a shirt straight out of Honolulu,” they not only committed a serious public crime, but also one of fashion as well. In the world of jewel-thieving, however, Hawaiian shirts weren’t the first offense. Garish floral prints made an appearance at a similar heist in St. Tropez four years ago. Police believe the Cannes robbery was committed by the same band of flamboyantly-dressed burglars, known collectively as the [Pink Panthers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickliner-for-lips). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of fashionable and functional clothing designed specifically for criminals, providing them with options that help them blend in or stand out as desired. - **Flamboyant Heists:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an immersive experience or event that combines the excitement of art heists with flamboyant fashion, attracting both thrill-seekers and fashion enthusiasts. - **Criminal Fashion Statements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform or app that allows criminals to share and showcase their fashion-forward crime outfits, encouraging a community of expressive criminals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to design and produce fashionable uniforms for police officers, improving their image and community relations. - **Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced surveillance systems that can recognize and identify individuals based on their unique fashion choices, enhancing security measures and crime prevention. - **Event Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organize themed parties or gatherings where attendees are encouraged to dress in flamboyant and eccentric outfits, creating a unique social experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Extravagant Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treasure-island.md) - [Anti-Theft Jewelry Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richemont.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Chinese High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group.md) - [Adventure-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-jewelry-collection1.md) - [Lifestyle-Imbued Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buccellati.md) - [Extravagant Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza.md) - [Cup-Stealing Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steal-artois.md) - [Turquoise Timepiece Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turquoise-timepiece.md)