# Deli-Inspired Denim Jackets Uncle Paulie's Deli x Dan McGee's Jackets are Modern-Cool By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliinspired-denim-jacket References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/uncle-paulies-deli-dan-mcgee-embroidered-denim-jackets) & [uniontokyo.jp](https://www.uniontokyo.jp/home) Italian-American store Uncle Paulie's Deli works alongside artist Dan McGee on a line-up of Deli-inspired denim jackets. The creative has achieved mastery levels in the fine art of embroidery and, exposed to the logo of the deli shop, he became "obsessed with placing the simplistic emblem onto some [statement denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-bandits-midtown-denim-jacket)." The result is a fashion-forward and effortlessly cool capsule that got picked up by [Union Tokyo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-black). The first batch of the [deli-inspired embroidered denim jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hellmann) collection is simple enough — "logo on [the] left chest and logo on the back." However, for the Union exclusive, Dan McGee steps up his game with leather McGee's x UP patches and pins. The collection definitely brings out the timeless qualities in the silhouette of denim wear. Photo Credits: Dan McGee ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Deli-inspired Denim Jackets:** The collaboration between Uncle Paulie's Deli and artist Dan McGee showcases the trend of incorporating food-themed designs into fashion. - **Embroidery as Fine Art:** Dan McGee's mastery of embroidery highlights the trend of elevating this craft to a high artistic level in the fashion industry. - **Collaborations in Fashion:** The partnership between Uncle Paulie's Deli and Dan McGee signifies the trend of brands collaborating with artists to create unique and exclusive fashion collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fusion of deli-inspired designs and denim jackets opens up disruptive innovation opportunities within the fashion industry, combining food culture with wearable art. - **Food and Beverage:** Uncle Paulie's Deli's collaboration with Dan McGee presents an opportunity for food and beverage brands to explore new avenues of brand extension by merging with the fashion world. - **Art:** The incorporation of embroidery as a fine art form into fashion provides disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and designers to showcase their skills in unique and unexpected ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Mechanic Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greaser-garage-jacket.md) - [Designer-Approved Western Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1.md) - [Food App-Collab Rider Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragment-1.md) - [Heritage Denim Release](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-tears-4.md) - [Mayo-Inspired Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hellmann.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Graphic Garment-Dyed Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-levis-1.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Artist-Collab Branded Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidl-by-lidl.md)