# Samurai Top Knots The Dean Quinn A/W 10-11 Line is Twisted By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-quinn-a-w-10-11 References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/Fashion/article/7075/1/Dean_Quinn_Beady_Eyed) & [deanquinn](http://www.deanquinn.com/) Dean Quinn’s A/W 10-11 collection is a departure from his delicate and detailed beadwork that he has become infamous for. Although his collection is far more simplistic than it usually is, many pieces retain all of the intricate handiwork that typically goes into beading. The top knots that models wear match well with his entire A/W 10-11 collection, as there is a [structural samurai robe feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jins-x-takagi-takuya). I almost expect to get a karate chop to the face as I viewed the entire gallery of Dean Quinn’s latest collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Samurai Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate Samurai-inspired fashion in their collections. - **Simplistic Beadwork:** Potential disruption in the beading market with the rise of more simplistic designs. - **Top Knots:** Opportunity for hair stylists to offer top knot hairstyles inspired by Samurai culture. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Designers can take inspiration from Samurai culture to create unique collections. - **Beadwork:** The market for beading could see a shift towards more simplistic designs. - **Hair Styling:** Salons and stylists have the opportunity to offer top knot hairstyles to clients inspired by Samurai traditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Braided Cord Bracelet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braided-cord-bracelet.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md)