# Paint-Splattered Jackets Junya Watanabe and Carhartt Co-Created Uniquely Painted Jackets By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/junya-watanabe-carhartt-spring-2018-paint-splattered-outerwear) & [hlorenzo](https://www.hlorenzo.com/products/wa-j120-051-1) Fashion label Junya Watanabe introduced its Spring/Summer 2018 pieces at the recent Paris Fashion Week, featuring some unique styles created in collaboration with label [Carhartt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacai-x-carhartt-wip). More specifically, the two brands collaboratively crafted outerwear pieces accented with paint-splattered details. The two jackets boast colorful painted elements on top of an off-white canvas. The jackets have a silhouette of a short militaristic jacket with elbow patches and a longer trench coat with button closures. The militaristic jacket resembles Carhartt's iconic Chore coat, decorated with blue and green paint markings, with a brown corduroy collar and matching elbow patches. The other offering resembles the label's [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-lipglass-cushion) coat, accented with painted markings of red, white and blue. The Chore coat is priced at $1,658 and the Mac coat is priced at $1,452. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Paint-splattered Fashion:** More designers will incorporate paint-splatter to give unique touch to their fashion line. - **Collaborative Fashion Pieces:** More collaborations between fashion labels can create sustainable fashion with unique and innovative designs. - **Military-inspired Fashion:** Military-inspired fashion will continue to be popular and can be used as a base for unique designs or collaborations. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can create unique and disruptive fashion pieces by using collaborations and unique designs. - **Art Industry:** Artists can work with fashion designers to create unique fashion pieces that incorporate their art style. - **Retail Industry:** Fashion retailers can target fashion enthusiasts willing to pay premium prices for unique fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Highly Limited Garment Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-man-x-reigning-champ.md) - [Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-parka.md) - [Workwear Hybrid Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacai-x-carhartt-wip.md) - [Collaboration Fashion Puffer Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-junya-watanabe-man.md) - [Remixed Workwear Street Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borness-mack.md) - [Japan Exclusive Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanexclusive-denim-collection.md) - [Reinforced Japanese-Inspired Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-sashiko-chore-jacket.md) - [Reflective Detailed Slick Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-year-active-jacket.md) - [Fashion-Forward Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson.md)