# Oversized Unisex Outerwear The Japanese Brand UNUSED Released Its Latest Outerwear Looks By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-brand References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/5/unused-2016-fw-collection) & [shop.havenshop](http://shop.havenshop.ca/collections/unused) UNUSED has released a lookbook that exhibits the latest 2016 fall and winter styles from the Japanese brand. Included are a series of oversized jackets, button-downs, hoodies, jeans and much more. Drawing from norm-core fashion, punk looks, as well as [streetwear and luxury styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood), the collection covers the fashion needs of a variety of consumers. For the norm-core look, the brand offers a red sweater layered with a [collared shirt and high-rise baggy jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform) that end just above the ankle. For a punk look, the Japanese brand offers a zippered leather jacket that is contrasted in the lookbook with a vibrant turquoise layer and paired with dark trousers. With the artful mixing of clashing styles, UNUSED proves the variance available with its clothing, from [put-together for the office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozism-collection) to ready to mosh at a show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Oversized Outerwear:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating new fabric technologies and designs that can offer the same amount of warmth with less bulk and heavy materials. - **Norm-core Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combining fashion and technology through smart clothing, such as jackets that can adjust temperature based on the wearer's surroundings. - **Mixing Clashing Styles:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing customizable clothing lines that allow customers to mix and match different styles, patterns, colors, and fabrics based on their preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Using 3D printing technology to create unique and custom-fit clothing. - **Textile:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics that can withstand extreme weather conditions. - **Technology:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing wearable technologies, such as jackets with built-in air purifiers or LED lights for nighttime safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Future-Forward Layering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md)