# Puffy Checkered Jackets NEIGHBORHOOD Updated Its 'Line Crewman' Design with Fresh Colorways By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkered-jacket References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/11/neighborhood-usaf-line-crewman-jacket) & [neighborhood-store.jp](https://neighborhood-store.jp/) [NEIGHBORHOOD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito) is a high-end Japanese fashion label that specializes in [unique contemporary menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25), with one of its latest offerings being a selection of [bold checkered jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori-1). The design is offered in either bright yellow and brown or stark white and navy -- both making use of high-contrast colors to stand out. A part of its Fall/Winter 2016 line, NEIGHBORHOOD's updated 'Line Crewman' checkered jackets are made for consumers who are looking to attract the gazes of others. In addition to the eye-catching pattern that decorates it, the material that the pieces are made from give it a luxurious appearance that's completely complementary. Meanwhile, diagonal stitching helps to bring out each square of color even more and the simplistic cut ensures that the look doesn't become too overwhelming. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-contrast Outerwear:** Opportunity for retailers to experiment with bold and eye-catching designs for their outerwear collection. - **Luxurious Materials:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate luxurious materials in their clothing, elevating the overall look and feel of the garment. - **Minimalist Cuts:** Opportunity to incorporate simplistic and minimalistic cuts for clothing, ensuring that bold and eye-catching designs do not become too overwhelming. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** High-end fashion brands can take inspiration from NEIGHBORHOOD's unique and contemporary menswear collection, experimenting with bold designs and luxurious materials. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer high-contrast outerwear pieces as a way to attract consumers who are looking for unique and eye-catching clothing. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can offer high-quality and luxurious materials as an option for clothing manufacturers, providing more options for designers and brands to elevate their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Japanese Bike Culture-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-palace.md) - [Distressed Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito.md) - [Knit Track Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-beams.md) - [Fashion-Forward Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson.md) - [Collaboration Fashion Puffer Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-junya-watanabe-man.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Revived Counterculture Trackwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-fw5-track-suit.md) - [Colorful Boldly Patterned Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori-1.md)