# Refined Military Apparel The KIKS TYO Camo Cardigan Enhances the Army Look By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiks-tyo-camo-cardigan References: [2000musicradio](http://2000musicradio.com/wordpress/) & [kikstyo](http://kikstyo.com/detail.jsp?pid=54108&stid=1) Show off your refined blending style with the KIKS TYO camo cardigan. Street wear garments tend to feature the popular military pattern on many of their urban clothing; brands like A Bathing Ape are known for its flashy take on [camo-wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-camo-rain-jacket). The Tokyo, Japan brand KIKS TYO adds its vision to camouflage by dressing it up. Instead of placing it on baggy pants or a puffy jacket, the company uses it to decorate a [fitted button-up sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleece-parka). The KIKS TYO camo cardigan uses a [jacquard weave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills) to increase longevity of the design. Due to the weaving stitches, the pattern of the sweater will not fade over time or with wash. It features three colors of various green weaving in and out in the form of dilapidated blobs and a black band on the sleeves and bottom of the garment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Refined Military Apparel:** The KIKS TYO camo cardigan showcases a new approach to military-inspired fashion, combining sleek design and longevity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can leverage the popularity of military patterns by offering refined garments that appeal to urban fashion enthusiasts. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate military-inspired designs into different types of clothing, such as fitted button-up sweaters. - **Textile:** The textile industry can capitalize on the demand for durable and long-lasting military-inspired clothing by incorporating jacquard weaving techniques to ensure pattern longevity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-camo-collection.md) - [Camouflage-Print Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grottoflage.md) - [Blue Camo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection.md) - [Juxtaposing Japanese Kimonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-sukajan-kimono.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Urban Alpine Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-by-kazuki-kuraishi.md)