# Sophisticated Business-Savvy Fashion Thom Browne's Fall 2019 Channels the Fashion of the Elite By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-06 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-of-the-elite References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/thom-browne-ready-to-wear-collection-fall-2019) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thombrowneny/?utm_source=ig_embed) Thom Browne's Fall 2019 collection permeates the fashion of the elite. From the straight-cut grey ankle dress on which a suit jacket and a shirt are superimposed via stitching to the [oversized checkered blazer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-brooks-brothers) that evokes motifs from the 80s, the presentation surely offers a very interesting range of ensembles that are rooted in business sensibilities. The essence of the intellectual elite is further communicated through a series of add-ons that are quite [experimental](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). Instances of this would be the exaggerated monocles and wired glasses that are attached at the back of the models' heads. The ambiance of the Fall 2019 Thom Browne runway relies heavily on [Parisian-influenced 20th-century styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07). Photo Credits: Filippo Fior/ Gorunway.com ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Business-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate business-inspired designs and add-ons for a more sophisticated and intellectual aesthetic. - **Experimental Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion brands to push the boundaries and create experimental accessories that can elevate the overall look of an outfit. - **Retro Motifs:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate retro motifs from past decades into modern designs for a unique and nostalgic aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore incorporating business motifs, experimental accessories, and retro motifs into their designs to appeal to business professionals and fashion enthusiasts alike. - **Eyewear:** Eyewear brands can consider creating wired glasses or other experimental designs to elevate the overall look of an outfit, as demonstrated by the exaggerated monocles and wired glasses in Thom Browne's Fall 2019 collection. - **Retail:** Retailers can consider incorporating business-inspired fashion trends and accessories into their product offerings to appeal to consumers looking for a sophisticated and intellectual aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Winter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-winter.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md)