# Punk-Themed Hefty Outerwear Blackmeans' FW18 Collection Features a Series of Functional Elements By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hefty-outerwear References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/12/blackmeans-fw18-outerwear-collection) & [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/12/blackmeans-fw18-outerwear-collection) Blackmeans prepares for the [Fall/Winter 2018 season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-tokyo-fallwinter-2025) with a new collection full of [hefty outerwear options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection). The collection channels design cues from punk-like aesthetics in correlation to its previous looks. Notably, some silhouettes make a reappearance this season including the 'Double Riders' leather jackets -- the new designs boast a shearling-lined collar and paneled structure. A standout piece in the collection is the 'LEATHER COLLAR LONG COAT,' constructed from mixed fabric materials and enclosed with an asymmetrical zipper. It also features a series of pockets and a re-attachable face mask crafted from leather. Another item that hits the spotlight is the 'MULTICOLOR FUR JACKET,' which is made with synthetic fur and adorned with [colorful patchwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hefty Outerwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative materials and construction techniques for creating functional and durable outerwear. - **Punk-like Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse punk-inspired design elements with modern technology and sustainability practices to create unique and eco-friendly fashion collections. - **Mixed Fabric Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new fabric blends that offer enhanced performance, comfort, and sustainability in fashion products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge high fashion with functional and durable materials to create stylish and practical clothing options. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and synthetic alternatives for fur in the textile industry to meet consumer demand for ethical and cruelty-free fashion. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative techniques like asymmetrical zippers and re-attachable face masks into the manufacturing process to create cutting-edge and versatile garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Utility Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bold Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25.md) - [Classic Fall-Ready Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mki-miyuki-zoku-11.md)