# Bike Courier-Inspired Fashion The Griffin Hartland Spring/Summer 2013 Line Has Military Influences By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griffin-hartland-springsummer-2013 References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2012/09/13/griffin-hartland-spring-summer-2013-collection/) & [griffin-hartland](http://www.griffin-hartland.com/) Showing off an exciting mix of many different influences, the Griffin Hartland Spring/Summer 2013 collection is sophisticated and street savvy. British designer Jeff Griffin is the man behind this collection, which he has just recently debuted in Japan. The Griffin Hartland Spring/Summer 2013 collection takes influences from [military style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25). This can be seen in the army green coloring and the expert tailoring, as well as the camo print. There is also the influence of [bike messenger style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-palace). Lots of buckles, [back packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time) and pockets combined with neon accents and ball caps. The mix of these influences makes for a collection that that is both sporty and put together. The Griffin Hartland Spring/Summer 2013 collection was styled by Harris Elliot. Look for the items next spring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Military-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for disruption in the fashion industry by incorporating military influences and expert tailoring in clothing lines. - **Bike Messenger Style:** Integrating the functionality and design of bike messenger gear into fashion lines presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Sophisticated Streetwear:** A trend of sophisticated streetwear utilizing sporty and put together elements has emerged in the fashion industry, providing an opportunity for disruption in clothing lines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry could benefit from incorporating military and bike messenger influences into clothing lines for a fresh and innovative edge. - **Outdoor Industry:** The outdoor industry could adapt bike messenger gear for outdoor enthusiasts who value functionality as well as style. - **Sportswear Industry:** The sportswear industry could benefit from incorporating sophisticated streetwear elements into athletic apparel to provide a new trend for consumers who value both style and function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Practical Californian Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramicci-spring-summer-2024.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Motorsports-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-4.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Reinvented Motorcross Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-x-fox-lab.md) - [Heritage Outdoor Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramicci-fw25.md) - [Japanese Bike Culture-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-palace.md) - [Utility-Inspired Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khakis.md)