# Designer Flannel Couture The LBM 1911 2011 FW Collection Goes Casual With Class By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lbm-1911-2011-fw-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/03/l-b-m-1911-2011-fallwinter-collection/) & [lubiam.it](http://www.lubiam.it/) Spring hasn't even hit yet but it wouldn't hurt to have a look at the upcoming LBM 1911 2011 FW Collection. The LBM 1911 2011 FW Collection showcases several unique outfits from the new line. The central focus in the collection is a series of suit jackets with various flannel imprints. From the looks of it, most appear to be made from tweed, which is fitting for the colder season. While suit jackets have the connotation of being formal, LBM is going with more of a casual approach in these designs. Other outfits include several [warm sweaters, scarves, gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-winter) and pocket squares for suits. The LBM 1911 2011 FW Collection is a wonderful mix of [casual and formal-wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi) that's perfect for just about any occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Flannel Fashion:** Designers can explore using flannel to create unique and casual clothing pieces, disrupting the traditional formal wear market. - **Hybrid Clothing:** Combining formal and casual elements in fashion could potentially create a new category of clothing, appealing to a wider range of consumers. - **Seasonal Fashion:** Designers who innovate new ways to combine seasonal fabrics and patterns could gain market share in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore new ways of combining traditional fabrics with modern designs to disrupt the market and appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Textile:** Textile companies can explore the use of flannel fabrics in more casual clothing lines to disrupt the traditional formal wear market. - **Accessories:** Accessories makers have an opportunity to create new products that complement the hybrid clothing trend, such as a pocket square and scarf combination that bridge formal and casual wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Cozy Fall-Centric Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-mountain.md)