# Bikini-Inspired Sweaters This Nasty Gal Crop Sweater Fuses Summer and Autumnal Style By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crop-sweater References: [manrepeller](http://www.manrepeller.com/best_of_internet/nasty-gal-outfits.html) & [nastygal](http://www.nastygal.com/clothes-sweaters/nasty-gal-wild-for-the-night-crop-sweater?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=QFGLnEolOWg&utm_content=QFGLnEolOWg&utm_term=15&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-hk.Tx_4_gRTgVvtE3aZ25g) Nasty Gal's 'Wild for the Night Crop Sweater' is a unique piece of autumn attire. Though this garment is designed to keep wearers warm and stylish, this sweater also features summer-style qualities. In a silhouette that is shorter than most sweaters, the Wild for the Night Crop Sweater is made of gold and black [ribbed lurex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear) and features a crew neckline complemented by long sleeves. Though there is ribbed paneling throughout the garment, the highlight of this sweater is the embedded [triangle bikini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop). This unusual style makes the sweater look as if it has encased a geometric bikini top within its blend of viscose, cotton, nylon and spandex. Still a [fall/winter garment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion) nonetheless, the Wild for the Night Crop Sweater allows wearers to bring their love for summer into the colder seasons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Clothing:** The incorporation of two different clothing styles or designs in one garment presents a unique opportunity for disruptive innovations. - **Seasonal Style Mashup:** Combining different styles and aesthetics from different seasons in clothing creates a space for exciting innovative designs. - **Bikini-inspired Clothing:** Incorporating bikini design elements into non-swimwear items opens up a new and creative space for disruptive design innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry players can incorporate Bikini-Inspired clothing design into their production lines to create unique and buzz-worthy fashion lines. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of textiles can leverage Hybrid Clothing and Seasonal Style Mashup trends to create innovative clothing materials. - **Retail:** Retail outlets can tap into the demand for unique clothing items by stocking trendsetting Hybrid Clothing and Seasonal Style Mashup pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Versatile Sweater Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2.md) - [Crochet Bikini Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverups-and-swimwear.md) - [Festive Convertible Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-off-holiday-sweater.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Summer-Ready Crochet Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-open-knit.md) - [Delicate Holiday Loungewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-in-the-sun.md) - [Summery Bikini Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-spring-2024.md) - [Sustainable Cable Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md)