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# Missing Child-Inspired Menswear
RASCALS' Loose-Fitting Clothing Draws on 80s Milk Carton Ads

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-06 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loosefitting-clothing
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/9/rascals-2016-fall-winter-lookbook) & [shop.rascals.dk](http://shop.rascals.dk/)

RASCALS, a brand that's based in Copenhagen, recently released a collection of [loose-fitting clothing for men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5) for its Fall/Winter 2016 season.

Throughout the collection, which is titled 'Have You Seen,' the brand reverts back to a [1980s cultural theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) that saw posters of missing children emblazoned on billboards and on the sides of milk cartons. The brand explained this time as a period of "scaremongering," reports HYPEBEAST.

This theme is most obvious on a jacket that shows the name of the collection on its back, with the words "have you seen" emulating the font that's often used in newspapers. Other loose-fitting clothing in the collection includes trouser pants, shirts and a variety of [fall-ready jackets and sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-outdoor).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 67% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Nostalgia-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to tap into cultural nostalgia and create collections that evoke feelings of nostalgia for consumers.
- **Retro Advertising Style:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate retro advertising styles into their designs and marketing campaigns, appealing to consumers who appreciate vintage aesthetics.
- **Childhood-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to design clothing collections inspired by childhood themes and motifs, attracting consumers who seek unique and playful fashion options.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can leverage nostalgia-inspired fashion trends to drive sales, attract new customers, and create a unique brand identity.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can help brands incorporate retro advertising styles into their campaigns, effectively capturing consumers' attention and differentiating themselves in the market.
- **Children's Clothing:** Children's clothing brands can explore childhood-inspired fashion to create whimsical and imaginative clothing options for young consumers, appealing to parents who seek distinctive and creative apparel for their kids.

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