# Fantasy Menswear Orschel-Read's 'Mourning for Orlando' By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-07-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-menswear-orschel-reads-mourning-for-orlando References: [coilhouse.net](http://coilhouse.net/) & [ashworth-photos](http://www.ashworth-photos.com/fashion/fashion_series17.html) Cutting edge fashions by [luxury menswear designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips) Stefán Orschel-Read cross over many styles including [Goth, Dandy, Punk, Geisha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take), and Leisure. Orschel-Read has also integrated numerous current high-fashion trends in this collection called 'Mourning for Orlando', inspired by Virginia Woolf's book Orlando. The lavender 70's styled suit has low-waisted, bell-bottom 'slacks' with a wrap belt trimmed with an Orschel-Read signature - tassels. I thought that the jacket panels were in the air due to the jumping model (who is actually Orschel-Read himself), but they have been designed that way. In another version of the leisure suit the pant bottoms are tucked into a version of cowboy boots also designed by Orschel-Read. The highlight of the collection has to be the gorgeous micro-waisted purple lined black floor length coat. I could actually see this piece, and the flared lavender coat/jacket, being worn by a female. Other trends spotted in the collection are the ultra-high-waisted pant, [heels for men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wool-survive), faux fur, and jewellery for men. There are so many superb details in 25 yr old Orschel-Read's work that the clothing becomes art in itself. Take some time to look the pieces over closely. the entire collection was photographed by the super talented, Peter Ashworth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anti-gender-stereotype Fashion:** Luxury menswear designers can explore anti-gender-stereotype fashion with the integration of numerous current high-fashion trends. - **Micro-waisted Floor Length Coats:** Designers can create more micro-waisted floor length coats as a highlight of collections for both male and female audiences. - **Jewelry for Men:** Designers can explore jewelry as an accessory for men who prefer to make fashion statements with their accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Menswear:** Luxury menswear industry has opportunities for integrating various high-fashion trends and arts to provide a unique style for men. - **Fashion Photography:** Photographers within the fashion industry can provide better visual representation of clothing designs to market brands and designs. - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can reach out to the menswear industry as men are more open to trying out new accessories to make fashion statements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Queer Wool Runway Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wool-survive.md) - [Redefined Fall Everyday Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observe.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)