# Wrinkled Autumn Fashion The Perch Collective Crinkle Coat is Purposefully Dishevelled By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crinkle-coat References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/02/16/vegas-perch-collective-crinkle-coat-for-autumn-2011/) & [perchcollective](http://www.perchcollective.com/) The Crinkle Coat is definitely a [distinct fall item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic) from Perch Collective. With a purposefully wrinkled texture, the coat turns a feature that is normally unwanted into a bold fashion statement. Wearing the Crinkle Coat will get you a few looks, since it utilizes a chaotically creased design. The [wrinkled material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coated-jeans) is contrasted by a smooth black portion that covers the front part of the coat. The Crinkle Coat is topped off with rustic clasps that complete the look of this [textured garment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wrinkled Fashion:** The trend of using purposeful wrinkles in fashion designs to create new and unique textures. - **Disheveled Aesthetic:** The movement towards intentionally disheveled fashion pieces that challenge traditional notions of neatness and polish. - **Texture as Statement:** The push for fashion designers to incorporate unique and unconventional textures as a bold statement piece in their collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to explore and innovate with new designs and textures to create unique pieces that grab attention and push boundaries. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry has the opportunity to invest in new technology and production methods to create purposefully wrinkled and textured fabrics that can be utilized in fashion designs. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can incorporate disheveled textures into their designs by utilizing wrinkled or textured leather, canvas, or other fabrics to create unique and bold statement pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Collaborative Textural Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krinkle-collection.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Weather Resistant Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coated-jeans.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [One-Piece Adult Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie.md) - [Belted Wool Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-mandy-coat.md) - [Cozy Fall-Centric Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-mountain.md)