# Disposable Dystopian Menswear The Jonathan Saunders Fall Collection Recycles Old Materials By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-saunders-fall References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/fall-2014-ready-to-wear/jonathan-saunders) & [jonathan-saunders](http://www.jonathan-saunders.com/collections-current-men.html) Jonathon Saunders' Fall 2014 collection is the perfect example of taking something old and making it new. Saunders [re-appropriated old textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry) to create entirely new garments. He often used glitter to bond together two or more scrap textiles, resulting in sparkly hems and seams on several of the well-made pieces. Beyond the patchwork glitter aesthetic, Saunders offers long, mutton-sleeved outerwear that looks incredibly cozy. The extravagant silhouettes and checkered patterns ensure that each piece is a [statement-maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) that will stop passers-by dead in their tracks. The mix-and-match look debuted in a show ripe with dystopian flavor. The show, much like the collection, is a commentary on how everything is [disposable, reusable and recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 39% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Fashion:** The use of recycled materials in high-end fashion brings potential for sustainable and eco-friendly design innovation. - **Patchwork Aesthetic:** The patchwork trend in fashion offers a unique way to repurpose and combine different materials, with potential for customization and individuality. - **Dystopian Style:** The use of dystopian themes in fashion design offers potential for futuristic and edgy fashion-forward trends. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in fashion design include creating sustainable and eco-friendly collections through the use of recycled materials and patchwork. - **Textile Recycling:** The growth of textile recycling industry presents opportunities to source new materials for upcycling and patchwork in high-end fashion, contributing to a sustainable and circular economy. - **Fashion Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in fashion marketing involve positioning collections with a dystopian flair that appeal to individuals looking to make statements and embrace edgy trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-dirty-jobs.md) - [Surplus Fabric Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md)