# Demure Director Jackets The Barbour x Ridley Scott Director's Jacket is Functional and Chic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directors-jacket References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/barbour-x-ridley-scott-directors-jacket/) & [barbour](https://www.barbour.com/us/) The Barbour x Ridley Scott Director's Jacket is a high-end garment created by the [fashion brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apc-and-barbour) and the namesake director to offer ample support for filmmakers or avid style enthusiasts alike in cold weather. The jacket features [ample pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reporter-jacket) including an oversized one for holding scripts, a slot for pens or pencils and even ones for holding walkie-talkies on the wearer's person. The garment features a black waxed cotton fabric along with [military-grade hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket) that boasts non-reflective finishes to ensure they won't catch the light to give away a wearer's location. The Barbour x Ridley Scott Director's Jacket has an intentionally oversized design that is built to accommodate multiple layers to make it suitable for filming in even the most remote locations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Functional Fashion:** Creating high-end garments with practical and utilitarian features to meet the needs of consumers in various industries. - **Film Industry Apparel:** Designing apparel with features that benefit the unique needs of filmmakers and crew members. - **Military-inspired Fashion:** Incorporating military-grade hardware and fabrics into fashion designs for durability and a rugged aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Creating designer clothing lines that offer practical design elements for consumers in various industries. - **Film Production:** Providing clothing options that meet the demands and needs of filmmakers and crew members in rigorous environments. - **Military Supplies:** Marketing military-grade hardware and fabric options for fashion designers to use in their products for a unique, durable look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Suited Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-reengineered-durham-summer-casual-jacket.md) - [Chic Scandinavian-Style Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-edition-hood-jacket.md) - [British Heritage Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baracuta-x-barbour.md) - [Photographer-Focused Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reporter-jacket.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Militant Springtime Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket.md) - [Scotch Sipping Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-sipping-jacket.md) - [Technical Winter Workwear Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-bomber-jacket.md) - [Scandinavian-Inspired Winter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-edition-jackets.md)