# Pretty Pink-Striped Menswear House of Holland Spring 2010 Candy-Colored Collection By Rachel | Published 2009-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-holland References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/blog/2009/09/spring-2010-house-of-holland/) & [houseofholland](http://www.houseofholland.co.uk/) It seems crazy to me that designers would already be showing Spring 2010 collections, but this [menswear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-stuff) from [House of Holland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-sunny-1) is exciting enough that it deserves to be shown this early. The House of Holland collection is a crazy collection of [color-blocked fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1), mainly using pinks and purples. Not exactly what you expect for menswear, but it's definitely a fun (and loud) collection. **Implications** - With the proliferation of social media and street style blogs, originality has taken a new level of importance among consumers. One of the most effective ways corporations/brands can attract these fashion-forward consumers is by creating brightly colored products that ensure the purchaser will stand out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color-blocked Menswear:** Fashion brands can tap into the trend of color-blocking in menswear, creating bold and eye-catching designs. - **Originality in Fashion:** Consumers are prioritizing original and unique fashion pieces, presenting an opportunity for brands to create standout products. - **Innovative Use of Colors:** Brands can explore innovative color combinations like pinks and purples in traditionally masculine clothing, appealing to fashion-forward consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of color-blocking in menswear, creating unique and eye-catching designs. - **Apparel:** Apparel brands can embrace the importance of originality in their designs, attracting fashion-forward consumers. - **Textile:** The textile industry can innovate by offering fabrics in unconventional color combinations, catering to the demand for standout fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Romantic Pre-Spring Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-sunny-1.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Palm Beach-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-stuff.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)