# Colossal Tribal Capes Lindsey Thornburg's Incredible Draping Cloaks By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindsey-thornburg References: [whats-wrong-with-the-zoo](http://www.whats-wrong-with-the-zoo.com/lindsey-thornburg-cape-me/) & [lindseythornburg](http://www.lindseythornburg.com/index.html) Being one for massive, oversized fashion items—especially items that you can just throw on sans buttoning or zipping—I have fallen in love with Lindsey Thornburg's extra-big cloaks and capes. The philosophy student turned fashion designer from New York City has created a collection of fantastic, [fall-ready capes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana) that feature unique prints and patterns inspired by her trip to the Peruvian highlands. Click through the gallery to see more of designs by Lindsey Thornburg. **Implications** - Consumers love clothing that is still pleasing to the eye but incredibly comfortable. North American society definitely values stylish clothing but it is also an incredibly fast-paced society. This makes it hard for working women to always look their best and be comfortable. Fun designs and [comfortability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-lasting-clothing) is definitely ideal for North American women. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Oversized Clothing:** The trend of oversized clothing provides disruption for fashion companies to design more comfortable yet stylish clothes. - **Unique Prints:** Incorporating unique prints and patterns in clothing allows companies to mix fashion with artistic expression. - **Comfortability:** Providing comfortable clothing is a disruptive innovation opportunity for clothing brands seeking to satisfy the North American market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage oversized clothing and unique prints to create innovative designs and enhance consumer experience. - **Art:** The art industry has an opportunity to collaborate with clothing brands to provide unique and refreshing clothing designs. - **Textile Design:** The textile design industry can get explore unique prints and patterns to supply innovative textile materials for clothing and fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [In-Between Seasonal Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laolao-studios.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Premium Oversized Collar Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-lucia.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md)