# Fashion Designer-Visionary Cars Moncler and Mercedes-Benz Present the G-Class Past II Future By Amy Duong | Published 2024-10-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-past-ii-future References: [community.designtaxi](https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/5903-mercedes-benz-x-moncler-g-class-receives-a-bold-makeover-by-streetwear-icon-nigo/)  [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1) works in collaboration with [Moncler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-explorers) to create the limited-edition G-Class Past II Future which made its debut to the public in Shanghai as a part of the City of Genius show. This project was left by fashion designer NIGO -- he reimaged the iconic automobile with attention paid to Moncler's aesthetic. The design blends heritage in a seamless manner with contemporary design. The G-Class Past II Future celebrates where it comes from with inspiration drawn from the restored 1990s [G-Wagon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabriolet). The exterior is refined with dual tones of grey and olive green before being accented with a quite matte black trim. As a slight pop of color, there are golden accents that elevate the look. Highlights include the custom rear-mounted rear wheel with branding accents. Image Credit: Mercedes-Benz ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 30% - 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashion-powered Automotive Design:** The collaboration between Moncler and Mercedes-Benz highlights the intersection of high fashion and automobile design, paving the way for luxury car customization. - **Heritage-inspired Modern Vehicles:** Drawing inspiration from classic models like the 1990s G-Wagon, modern vehicles fuse nostalgic design elements with contemporary features. - **Limited-edition Collaborative Projects:** Exclusive projects like the G-Class Past II Future emphasize the growing trend of high-profile brand collaborations, offering unique, high-value products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Automotive:** The luxury automotive industry benefits from partnerships with fashion houses to create customized, high-end vehicle offerings. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry explores new markets by collaborating with automotive brands, integrating their aesthetics into new ventures. - **Collector's Market:** High-value limited editions such as the G-Class Past II Future cater to the niche collector's market, driving demand for rare and unique items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Automaker-Branded Limited-Edition Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-and-superplastic.md) - [Sustainable Off-Road Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-maybach.md) - [Reimagined Iconic SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-iconic-suv.md) - [Luxury Auto-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-automobili-lamborghini.md) - [Collaborative Custom Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l.md) - [Luxury Vehicle-Inspired NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-nft.md)