# Refined Professor Runways The Latest Dunhill Menswear Collection is Elegantly Collegiate By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunhill-menswear-collection References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/dunhill-fallwinter-2015/) & [dunhill](http://www.dunhill.com/) Presented during London Collections: Men, the latest Dunhill menswear collection featured refined and [collegiate ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-styles) that were fit for a grad student or university professor. The Fall/Winter 2015 range was made up of [tweed and checker-printed blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-brooks-brothers), high-waisted wool slacks and textured knits that appeared worn and vintage in their look. Paired with retro eyewear and wool necktie accessories, the latest Dunhill menswear collection embodied a sophisticated and nostalgic air. Drawing inspiration from the early 90s, the range was reminiscent of costumes from cinematic cult classic Dead Poet's Society. The Dunhill Fall/Winter 2015 collection also featured weather-focused outerwear like shearling coats along with [tailored suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea) that were both office and classroom ready. Exuding sophistication, the menswear label proved they can mix classic and cool elements together flawlessly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collegiate Fashion:** The trend towards refined, vintage-inspired fashion with a nod to academic style opens opportunities in creating clothing and accessories for both professionals and students alike. - **Weather-focused Outerwear:** The incorporation of shearling coats and other weather-focused outerwear into fall and winter collections creates opportunities for brands to innovate with modern and practical designs. - **Sophisticated Vintage:** The trend towards modern designs with a vintage aesthetic opens opportunities for designers to re-imagine classic styles with a modern twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can create sophisticated, vintage-inspired pieces that balance nostalgia and innovation in both office and classroom settings. - **Eyewear:** Eyewear companies can capitalize on the retro eyewear trend by producing classic and vintage-inspired frames that complement the overall look of the collections. - **Textiles:** Textile companies can leverage the popularity of tweed and checker prints to innovate with new fabrics that embody the sophistication of classic materials with modern performance capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Tailored Apparel Line-Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coast-ivy-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-styles.md)