# Urban Warrior Apparel The Fernanda Fernandes Quinto Simia Collection is Conceptually Protective By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fernanda-fernandes References: [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/fernandafernandes) & [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com) This warrior-inspired womenswear collection by Fernanda Fernandes defies convention with its one-of-a-kind design aesthetic. Its Latin name “Quinto Simia”, can be translated to "Fifth Ape", a popular phrase used as a substitute for human being. Designer Fernanda is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and is a recent graduate from the [Amsterdam Fashion Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdam-surf-association-fw26-safety). For her latest line, the fashion creator referenced a theme of human evolution and developed a versatile clothing collection that is made up of [protective garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) and [sculptural mask accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection). Exploring the constant tension between our primal instincts and our moral mind, the "Quinto Simia" collection by Fernanda Fernandes pairs structured corsets and weather-proof fur coats with caged mask accessories that take on an ape-like structural form. When worn, these wire-frame masks allow a humans to take on an animalistic form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 52% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Warrior-inspired Womenswear:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by creating unique and unconventional clothing designs that challenge traditional gender norms. - **Primal Instincts Vs Moral Mind:** Opportunity for the development of products that explore the delicate balance between our innate primal instincts and our evolved moral consciousness. - **Sculptural Mask Accessories:** Opportunity to revolutionize the accessories market by designing avant-garde masks that blur the line between fashion and art. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The urban warrior apparel trend presents a chance for fashion brands to incorporate bold and edgy designs into their collections. - **Art:** The sculptural mask accessories trend offers artists the opportunity to marry fashion and art by creating unique and thought-provoking wearable sculptures. - **Accessories:** The emergence of sculptural mask accessories creates a disruptive opportunity for the accessories industry to offer innovative and avant-garde products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Brazilian Craft-Inspired Handmade Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-25.md) - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)