# Heavily Patterned Fishtail Parkas WACKO MARIA Introduces a New Selection of Parkas for FW19 By Amy Duong | Published 2019-12-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishtail-parkas References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/12/wacko-maria-fall-winter-2019-tiger-camo-parka-black-release) & [wackomaria-paradisetokyo.jp](https://wackomaria-paradisetokyo.jp/?pid=147006933) [WACKO MARIA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear) continues to prepare for the cold Fall/Winter 2019 season with its new launch of [fishtail parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherproof-parka) -- the designs are vibrant and bold. The set of outerwear features large prints that either highlight a tiger camo design of an all-black design with a contrasting print on the back. The structure is accompanied by fur-lined collars for added warmed alongside the hood's edges. The [Tiger Camo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-camo-rain-jacket) Mod coat features a color palette of blue, red, and black as the striping pattern and the more subtle black coat showcases a large Shunga print. This image is on top of a series of Kanji characters as a nod to the brand's Japanese heritage. Image Credit: WACKO MARIA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vibrant Fishtail Parkas:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design parkas with bold, vibrant prints to elevate the traditional outerwear market. - **Fur-lined Collars:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative ways to incorporate fur-lined collars into winter clothing to provide additional warmth and style. - **Tiger Camo Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new applications for tiger camo prints in various fashion pieces to attract trend-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce unique and heavily patterned parkas to the fashion industry, catering to customers seeking bold statement pieces. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new techniques for printing large, vibrant patterns on parkas, pushing the boundaries of textile manufacturing. - **Winter Clothing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Blend traditional winter clothing with artistic prints, appealing to customers looking for fashionable and functional outerwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear.md) - [Reimagined Harrington Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g9.md) - [Urban Alpine Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-by-kazuki-kuraishi.md) - [Classic Fall-Ready Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mki-miyuki-zoku-11.md) - [Winter Utility Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiwa-pier39-fw25-drop-5.md) - [Camouflage-Print Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grottoflage.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-parka.md) - [Seasonal Tonal Bomber Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma1-1.md)