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# Nocturnally Illuminated Outerwear
The Crescent Windshell is Subtle in Daylight and Bright at Night

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-04 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-windshell
References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/sleek-and-stylish-lunis-crescent-windshell-cycling-jacket-increases-cyclists-visibility-at-night/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lunis/lunis-redefining-reflective-outerwear-for-urban-cy)

Many cyclists do care about how they look and often op out of purchasing [flashier jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomaly-cycle), even if they guarantee superior visibility after sunset. The Crescent Windshell is wonderfully unoffensive and would certainly appeal to those bikers who appreciate a much more subtle sporty style.

Designed by Lunis Reflective, this windbreaker is made in a [weather-resistant material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days) that's remarkably lightweight. The fine fabric can be folded or scrunched up into a tiny pouch and kept in your pocket when it's not needed. Made in a universally-flattering black, the Crescent Windshell is patterned with a repeated T-shaped motif that's applied in a [highly reflective silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-icon-hydro). The design is barely visible during the day but, after dark, it's discernible from quite a distance away.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Reflective Sportswear:** Designing sportswear with reflective materials and patterns for nighttime visibility.
- **Subtle Nighttime Visibility:** Creating products with subtle daytime designs that become more visible at night with reflective elements.
- **Multi-functional Apparel:** Designing apparel that is lightweight and can be compactly stored when not in use.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Sportswear:** Opportunities to design sportswear with reflective materials and patterns for nighttime visibility.
- **Outdoor Gear:** Creating apparel and gear for outdoor enthusiasts that can be compactly stored when not needed.
- **Cycling Industry:** Opportunities to design cycling wear that balances both daytime subtlety and nighttime visibility.

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