# Formal Camouflage Suits BAPE Combined Its Streetwear Prints with Formal Menswear Styles By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camouflage-suit References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/7/mr-bathing-ape-dapper-2016-fall-winter-collection) & [bape](https://bape.com/index/?I) Celebrated Japanese clothing brand BAPE translated its edgy streetwear styles to formal cuts, resulting in a number of camouflage suits, graphic button-ups and satirically dapper images in its Fall/Winter series. Though the clothing genres are typically on the opposite side of the fashion spectrum, BAPE shows that camouflage prints and mustache-sporting apes are possible for any occasion. The Fall/Winter line features functional looks and designs that are sure to garner its wearer a room's attention. Camouflage suits are accented with the army patterns lightly, with one showing it on the pockets and the lapel with a black on grey color scheme. A three-piece version features a more traditional pin stripe however and is depicted with a mustache-printed tie and shirt. A crew neck shows the ape logo is a formal light, with the brand calling it 'Mr. Bathing Ape' and adorning it with some handsomely groomed facial hair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 84% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Formal Camouflage Clothing:** The trend of combining streetwear prints with formal styles can disrupt the fashion industry by blurring the lines between different genres of clothing. - **Satirical Dapper Fashion:** The trend of incorporating humor and satire into formal wear can disrupt the fashion industry by appealing to a younger, more playful demographic. - **Functional Formal Wear:** The trend of designing formal wear with practical features can disrupt the fashion industry by creating more versatile and functional clothing options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of formal camouflage clothing by incorporating elements of streetwear into their formal wear lines. - **Wedding Industry:** The wedding industry can capitalize on the trend of satirical dapper fashion by offering more playful and unique formal wear options for grooms and groomsmen. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can capitalize on the trend of functional formal wear by offering clothing that is both stylish and practical for everyday wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue Camo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Urban Alpine Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-by-kazuki-kuraishi.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-people.md) - [Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection.md) - [Camo Sport Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cr-life-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-ginza-capsule.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md)