# Regal Smock Fashion This Craig Green Menswear Collection Explores Themes of Tapestry and Nobility By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-04-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-green-menswear References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2017-menswear/craig-green) & [craig-green](https://craig-green.com/) Some of the recurring themes that ran throughout the Fall/Winter 2017 [Craig Green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals) menswear collection included texture, inspiration from tapestry and exaggerated proportions. In all, the collection consisted of jackets, [oversized quilted suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025) and [jacquard sailor-style smocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-winter) that referenced medieval nobility, squires and men of the court. Reportedly, garments from the Fall/Winter 2017 Craig Green menswear collection were inspired by flocked toys from the Sylvanian Families series, which set a direction for some of the materials, colors and textures explored in this collection. As brocade and jacquard were once exclusively worn by the extremely wealthy in the Middle Ages, they remain fabrics that exude exclusivity, sophistication and even a touch of exoticism to this day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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's Driving This Trend - **Texture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and fabrics with unique textures to create exclusive and sophisticated designs. - **Tapestry Inspiration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional tapestry techniques with modern fashion designs to create visually striking and culturally rich garments. - **Exaggerated Proportions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the limits of traditional garment proportions to create avant-garde and statement-making fashion pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative materials and designs into the fashion industry to create unique and high-end menswear collections. - **Fabric Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Research and develop new weaving and textile production techniques to cater to the demand for exclusive fabrics like brocade and jacquard. - **Luxury Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate luxury fabrics and designs into the retail industry, creating a high-end shopping experience for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Collaborative Workwear Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-brooks-brothers.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Heritage Winter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-winter.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md)