# Men's Short Shorts Duckie Brown's Spring 2010 Collection Shows Some Leg By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckie-brown-spring-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/09/duckie-brown-2010-spring-rtw-collection/) & [mensrag](http://mensrag.com/2009/09/10/runway-rag-duckie-brown-spring-2010/) American men's label Duckie Brown is back with its stunning 2010 spring collection. Basing its design around the concept of “exposure and vulnerability,” Duckie Brown puts the emphasis on fabric and patterns. In a break from its previous collections, Duckie Brown's spring lineup brings back [short shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short). Used in a variety of ways, from casual to dress wear, the short seems to be the go-to for Duckie Brown's spring collection. Just one more reason to look forward to spring. **Implications** - These fashion-forward pieces are not conventional menswear, but the gorgeous [patterns and interesting materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts) that dominate the collection make them enticing to the newer generation of men who are excited by the fresh and different. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Short Shorts Trend for Men:** Duckie Brown's spring collection featuring short shorts opens up a new fashion trend for men. - **Emphasizing Fabric and Patterns Trend:** Duckie Brown's focus on fabric and patterns signifies a trend in the men's fashion industry. - **Gender-blurring Fashion Trend:** Duckie Brown's spring collection blurs lines between conventional men's and women's clothing, pointing towards a gender-blurring fashion trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Duckie Brown's spring collection sets a new trend in the men's fashion industry. - **Textile Industry:** Emphasis on fabric and patterns in Duckie Brown's collection opens up new opportunities for the textile industry. - **Retail Industry:** The emerging trend of gender-blurring fashion could mean the retail industry will need to cater to new customer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md) - [Summer-Ready Crochet Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-open-knit.md) - [Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2024-menswear-collection.md) - [Palm Beach-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-stuff.md) - [Hybrid Short Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short.md) - [Breathable Textured Tweed Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts.md) - [Elevated Casual Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring.md) - [Collaborative Summer Protective Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-speedo.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md)