# Sushi-Inspired Apparel Kerhao Yin Finds Inspiration from an Unconventional Source By Cammilyn Scott | Published 2011-05-24 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerhao-yin-first-collection-for-aw-11-12-season References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/10426/1/rise-kerhao) & [kerhao](http://kerhao.com/) Kerhao Yin is a fashion designer and illustrator whose first collection for AW 11/12 season translates his inclination for [volume, texture, and color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear). Intricate detailing is a strong influence in Kerhao Yin’s designs, resulting in a [bold and playful collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori-1). Kerhao Yin's first collection resembles a vivid and visual presentation of sushi, a [popular Japanese dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-culinary-installation) consisting of cooked rice combined with mostly seafood that has taken North America by storm. Kerhao Yin AW 11/12 collection features defining curves, alluring volume, raw, silky textures, and delectable colors like sea green, mysterious black, crisp white, and transparent neutral tones. Kerhao Yin's first collection for AW 11/12 is a must have for the trendy fashionista. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sushi-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create collections inspired by the vibrant colors, textures, and shapes of sushi, offering a unique and playful aesthetic. - **Playful and Bold Designs:** Fashion industry can embrace bold and playful designs with intricate detailing, providing an opportunity to stand out and attract trend-conscious consumers. - **Food-inspired Fashion Collections:** Emerging trend of fashion collections that draw inspiration from popular food dishes, opening up avenues for creative collaborations and unique brand identities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore sushi-inspired apparel as a disruptive innovation opportunity to infuse unconventional elements into their collections. - **Textile and Fabric Manufacturing:** The demand for unique textures and colors in fashion presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for textile and fabric manufacturers to develop innovative materials that mimic sushi ingredients. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce platforms can cater to the growing demand for playful and bold fashion designs by curating and promoting sushi-inspired apparel collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Chic AAPI Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kin-studio-x-sua-suprette.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Dark Forest-Inspired In-House Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ka-yoprototype.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-2.md) - [Artistic Apparel Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md)