# Coal-Patterned Menswear The En Noir Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Forward-Thinking By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-09-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-noir-springsummer-2014 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/en-noir-springsummer-2014/) & [viveennoir](http://viveennoir.com/) The En Noir Spring/Summer 2014 collection was showcased in a theatrical presentation with visionary set design by artists Daniel Arsham and Alex Mustonen. The duo, who work for Brooklyn-based design firm, Snarkitecture created a set entitled 'Coal Wasteland' by mimicking the collection's rock-infused textiles and escarpment-themed accents. The presentation also featured a choreographed dance by American dancer Lil Buck to a custom track by Stelios Phili. Model Willy Carter took to the stage in the label's edgy streetwear staples with stand-outs that included their coal printed shirt and pant combo as well as the brand's Rock Moto Jacket. Marrying aesthetics with practicality, the En Noir Spring/Summer 2014 collection shines a light on textured neoprene materials, photo-printed embroidery techniques and waxed fabrics to name a few. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Textured Neoprene Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new applications of textured neoprene materials in industries such as fashion, sportswear, and automotive. - **Photo-printed Embroidery Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to incorporate photo-printed embroidery techniques in industries such as apparel, home decor, and accessories. - **Waxed Fabrics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find new uses for waxed fabrics in industries such as outerwear, luggage, and footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate the En Noir Spring/Summer 2014 collection's aesthetic elements into the fashion industry, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional design concepts. - **Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the En Noir Spring/Summer 2014 collection's rock-infused textiles and escarpment-themed accents to create cutting-edge sportswear products. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate the En Noir Spring/Summer 2014 collection's textile patterns and aesthetics into automotive interior design, offering unique and luxurious options for car owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namacheko-1.md) - [Neutral Tonal Spring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-6.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md)