# Fashion-Forward Outerwear Burberry Unveils Its Avant-Garde Fall/Winter 2021 Outerwear Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2021-outerwear-collection References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/burberry-fall-winter-2021-outerwear-collection-info) & [burberry](http://burberry.com) Luxury fashion label [Burberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-classics) has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2021 Outerwear Collection, which was debuted with stills captured by the well-known photographer Danko Steiner. The [highly experimental collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) signals a new era for Burberry outerwear. The collections boast a range of garments made from unique materials and fabrics such as lightweight gabardine, cashmere, and wool. Items include [puffer jackets, trench coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson), winterized vests, padded parkas, quilt jackets, oversized slacks, and wool caps. In terms of standout items, Burberry's signature trench coat is delivered in a tumbled tropical version, offering shoppers a fashion-forward option for keeping warm this winter. Meanwhile, the shearling collar cotton puffer gilets present a reimagined take on the classic winter garment and come in either black or 'Honey' colorways. Image Credit: Burberry ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Experimental Fabrics:** Burberry's use of unique materials like lightweight gabardine and wool presents an opportunity for innovation in developing new sustainable and eco-friendly materials for the fashion industry. - **Reimagined Winter Garments:** Burberry's redesign of classic winter garments like the cotton puffer gilets showcases an opportunity for innovation in winter wear that combines functionality, style and comfort. - **Trendsetting Outerwear:** Burberry's avant-garde collection signals a new era for outerwear with potential for innovation in designing cutting-edge fashion collections that challenge the norms of the industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take inspiration from Burberry's collection to develop new designs using experimental fabrics and reimagining classic winter garments. - **Textile:** The textile industry has an opportunity to innovate by developing new sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics inspired by Burberry's unconventional use of materials in their collection. - **Retail:** Retailers can take advantage of Burberry's trendsetting collection to offer innovative products that cater to consumers seeking unique, fashion-forward pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Timeless Winter Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line.md) - [Timeless Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-classics.md) - [Pre-Fall Romantic Luxe Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-a-love-affair.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md) - [Technical Luxury Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025.md) - [Tactical Weatherproof Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md)