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# Padded Shell Shirts
The DQM Crescent Down Works Down Shirt Will Keep You Snuggly Warm this Winter

By Summer Luu | Published 2011-11-10 | Updated 2011-11-13 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dqm-crescent-down-works
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/11/10/dqm-x-crescent-down-works-down-shirt/) & [dqmnewyork](http://www.dqmnewyork.com/)

If you hate the winters like I do, layer up in the DQM Crescent Down Works Down Shirt. You can certainly beat the cold in this [feather-filled button-down shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiderdown-puffer-jacket) underneath any coat.

The clothing collaboration of this unique men's shirt comes in two colors: forest green and navy blue. It offers simple but chic details of a red and black contrasting colored lining and a beige denim shirt collar. This wintry makeover of the classic button-down men's shirts is suitable for any freezing cold weather. The [padded shell chemises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padded-collection) will be available through DQM on November 17th, 2011.

Wear the DQM Crescent Down Works Down Shirt underneath a [down-filled jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woolrich-bering-down-jacket) and you'll be laughing at winter.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 8% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Padded Shell Clothing:** Opportunity for innovative designs combining comfort and warmth in winter clothing.
- **Layered Fashion:** Potential for creating stylish looks by layering winter clothing.
- **Collaborative Clothing:** Opportunity to create unique and exclusive clothing items through collaborations.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing and producing winter clothing that combines comfort, style, and warmth.
- **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer a range of layered clothing options to customers looking for stylish and warm winter wear.
- **Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to collaborate with clothing designers to create innovative and specialized winter clothing items.

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