# Architecturally Inspired Lookbooks The Chinti and Parker Collaboration is a Structural Masterpiece By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinti-and-parker References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/chinti-and-parker-and-patternity) & [patternity](http://www.patternity.co.uk/) When the fashion powerhouse of Chinti and Parker combines with the masters of pattern Patternity, the resulting collection is a stunning interpretation of structures. A [knitwear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills) was done in order to prepare for the upcoming fall season, and knits were the perfect accompaniment for the [patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilewich-collection). Using buildings and architectural structures as inspiration, the collection is a mix of prints, shapes and silhouettes. There is no color used, and the gray scale effect adds to the structure theme which replicates the buildings in a city. The lookbook contains a split screen image; on one side is the collection, and the other is a visually similar building. This collaboration between Chinti and Parker and Patternity showcases abstract architecture, and it looks beautiful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Architecturally-inspired Fashion:** The use of structural elements as inspiration for fashion design creates a unique and visually interesting aesthetic. - **Monochromatic Color Schemes:** The absence of color creates a chic and sophisticated look that emphasizes texture and structure in fashion design. - **Collaboration in Fashion Design:** Partnering with professionals from different industries can result in innovative and creative designs that push the boundaries of traditional fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new design possibilities by incorporating elements from architecture and partnering with professionals from other industries. - **Architecture:** Architects can apply their skills and expertise in shape, form, and structure to the design of fashion collections, creating unique and visually interesting garments. - **Pattern Design:** Pattern designers can collaborate with fashion designers to create innovative prints and patterns inspired by architecture and other industries, bringing a fresh perspective to the world of fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Vibrant Collaborative Geometric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roksanda-1.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Lifestyle Collection Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highsnobiety-x-bauhausarchiv.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Timeless Patterned Textile Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilewich-collection.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md)