# Reconstructed Hybrid Outerwear sacai Blends a Trench Coat with a Track Jacket in Latest Offerings By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-outerwear References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/sacai-layered-coat-shop-buy-online/) & [embed.whatdropsnow](https://embed.whatdropsnow.com/products/sacai-checked-wool-blend-and-shell-coat-dark-teal-purple-blue/go/mr-porter-uk) Japanese fashion label sacai introduces a peculiar new hybrid outerwear piece, staying true to its recognized skill of constructing [layering fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente). The new outerwear boasts a deconstructed design aesthetics, challenging the boundaries of blending eclectic styles together. Chitose Abe's label takes a trench coat and fuses elements of a track jacket into it as well. The concept is to take two transitional staples and merge it to become a masterpiece item for the seasonal changes. The hybrid outerwear follows the label's [collaborative work alongside Gloverall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-and-fragment), which recently blended together a puffer coat with a duffel jacket. The latest spotlights [color-blocking details of a track jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-beams) and elongated structure of a checked wool trench piece. Some details include a dual zipper enclosure, frontal buttons, high-cut collar, drawstrings, a hood, and storm flaps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 7% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reconstructed Hybrid Outerwear:** Opportunity for designers to create unique fashion pieces by blending different styles and garments together. - **Deconstructed Design Aesthetics:** Chance to challenge traditional boundaries and experiment with unconventional design techniques in the fashion industry. - **Collaborative Fashion Blending:** Potential for designers to collaborate with other brands to create innovative hybrid pieces that combine the best of both worlds. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can leverage the trend of reconstructed hybrid outerwear to stand out in the competitive industry. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop new fabrics and materials that can seamlessly combine different garment properties in hybrid outerwear. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the demand for unique and unconventional fashion pieces by stocking and promoting reconstructed hybrid outerwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workwear Hybrid Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacai-x-carhartt-wip.md) - [High-Fashion Workwear Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fashion-collaboration.md) - [Elevated Seasonal Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit.md) - [Collaborative Stylish Relaxed Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-and-fragment.md) - [Collaborative Fall Season Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-x-sacai.md) - [Functional Timeless Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur-x-kway.md) - [Vibrant Collaborative Trail Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zegamadome.md) - [Functional Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname.md) - [Minimalistic Activewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-sacai.md)