# Remixed MOD Menswear This Jil Sander Fall Collection Embodies an Aesthetic of Clean Minimalism By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jil-sander-fall-collection References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/fashionweeks/2014/aw/mens/milan) & [jilsander](http://www.jilsander.com/en/man/fw-2014-man) The Jil Sander Fall 2014 menswear collection is a contemporary take on MOD menswear looks from the 60s. The sleek and streamlined collection boasts iconic staples like the [skinny suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea), the patent leather jacket and the oversized sweater, all garments that fit with Jil Sander's clean-cut brand aesthetic. After Raf Simons' glorious run at the label, the company's founder Jil Sander decided to re-position herself as the brand's creative director. Despite of some involvement in her brand, the designer was not responsible for the pieces from the Jil Sander Fall 2014 menswear collection and instead gave a group of the brand's in-house designers creative freedom when it came to the range. Overall, its aesthetic is [sleek and effortlessly elegant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025), making it a success for the turbulent fashion house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **MOD Menswear Revival:** Reviving classic 60s MOD menswear styles with a modern minimalist twist opens up opportunities for fashion brands to cater to a nostalgic audience while also creating a unique aesthetic. - **Clean-cut Brand Aesthetics:** Exploring clean-cut and streamlined brand aesthetics like Jil Sander's creates an opportunity for companies to create a signature look that is both timeless and modern. - **In-house Design Teams:** Allowing in-house design teams to take creative control of collections, with guidance from a brand's founder or creative director, can lead to fresh and innovative perspectives on an already established brand. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can utilize the nostalgic appeal of classic menswear styles from past decades to attract a market that is interested in contemporary takes on classic looks. - **Retail:** Retail brands can establish a recognizable and signature aesthetic, similar to that of Jil Sander, to create a unique and memorable shopping experience for their customers. - **Design:** Organizations within the design industry can initiate a shift towards in-house design teams, allowing for the growth of creative talents and producing a wider range of original design ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Redefined Fall Everyday Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observe.md)