# WWII-Inspired Menswear Dockers 'Made in the States' SS11 Collection has a Military Motif By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockers-made-in-the-states References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/02/03/dockers-made-in-the-states/) & [eu.dockers](http://eu.dockers.com/uk_en/) The [Dockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockers-and-zalando) 'Made in the States' Spring/Summer 2011 collection is a solid line of [American heritage clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25). To create an authentic look and feel these battle-field ready garments are made out of Amhot, Byrd Cloth and Cramerton fabrics. With classic designs like the K-1 and D-1 Khaki's, the line has a notable WWII-inspired look. Meant to be worn in [rough and tough situations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket), the Dockers 'Made in the States' collection is stylish and manly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **American Heritage Clothing:** Opportunity for retailers to tap into the growing demand for authentic and nostalgic apparel inspired by historical eras. - **Wwii-inspired Fashion:** Potential for fashion designers to incorporate military motifs and vintage styles into modern menswear collections. - **Rugged and Stylish Men's Apparel:** Room for brands to create durable and fashionable clothing that is suitable for both casual and rugged environments. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can leverage the trend of WWII-inspired menswear to attract customers seeking unique and vintage clothing options. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore the opportunity to create innovative collections that blend military influences with contemporary menswear styles. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can cater to the demand for rugged and stylish men's apparel by producing high-quality garments using durable fabrics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md) - [Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-industries-2.md) - [Heritage Workwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-spring.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Militant Springtime Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket.md) - [Workwear Spring Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-springsummer-2026.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Military-Inspired Linen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loomed-linen-collection.md) - [Workwear Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26.md)