# Urban Western Couture Kitsune 2011 Fall/Winter Collection is Inspired by Brokeback Mountain By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitsune-2011-fall-winter References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/01/kitsune-2011-fallwinter-brokeback-mountain-collection/) & [kitsune.fr](http://www.kitsune.fr/journal/2011/01/mode/brokeback-mountain-fall-winter-collection-20112012/) Before the jokes roll in, the Kitsune 2011 Fall/Winter collection looks pretty good for something inspired by the movie 'Brokeback Mountain.' The company describes the new line as a "[refined urban cowboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25)" look, which is evident in some of the clothes. The use of flannel and cotton-filled jean jackets certainly reflects the motif well. Other clothes take a more [casual urban look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-exploration-2) that fits the line just fine. I don't know if cowboys are stylish, but hey, the Kitsune 2011 Fall/Winter collection says even they need to look good. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Urban Western Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create urban-inspired clothing with Western elements, catering to consumers looking for unique and eclectic styles. - **Movie-inspired Fashion Collections:** Potential for fashion designers to draw inspiration from popular movies and create collections that reflect the themes and aesthetics of the films, appealing to fans and fashion-forward consumers alike. - **Refined Cowboy Aesthetic:** Space for fashion brands to explore and update the traditional cowboy look, combining Western elements with urban sophistication leading to a new and distinctive fashion trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with unconventional styles and incorporate movie-inspired themes in their collections, attracting a wider audience and creating unique brand identity. - **Film and Entertainment:** Potential for collaboration between fashion designers and film studios to create exclusive fashion collections inspired by popular movies, generating buzz and cross-industry promotion. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to curate and market a niche urban western fashion category, targeting fashion-forward consumers who seek unique and imaginative styles that blend urban and cowboy aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Reinvented Motorcross Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-x-fox-lab.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Juxtaposed Collab Elevated Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildside-by-yohji-yamamoto.md)