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# Eccentric Graphic Get-Ups
The Mark McNairy New Amsterdam SS12 Line Offers Wild Schoolboy Fashions

By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-08-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-mcnairy-new-amsterdam1
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/08/mark-mcnairy-new-amsterdam-2012-springsummer-lookbook/) & [markmcnairy](http://www.markmcnairy.com/)

The recently released lookbook for the Mark McNairy New Amsterdam SS12 Collection for men is bursting with promising head-turning fashions. The designer traded in his shoe fetish to have a go at creating clothing for men. The collection is anything but ordinary and offers a wide range of both bold and versatile fashions.

The Mark McNairy New Amsterdam SS12 Collection embodies an [eccentric version of schoolboy fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2). The collection offers a wide range of [printed blazers, pants, shorts and backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time) in leopard, zebra, floral and vibrant neon hues. The collection is extremely edgy and will certainly turn heads during next year's warm weather season.

**Implications** - Businesses that transform a traditional or classic style to embrace modern or contemporary qualities will fare very well in today's industry. Consumers will flock to conventional looks that have been infused with [edgy and hip elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Eccentric Schoolboy Fashions:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create bold and vibrant clothing collections inspired by schoolboy aesthetics.
- **Printed Blazers and Pants:** Disruption potential for the fashion industry by incorporating unique prints and patterns into traditional attire.
- **Versatile and Edgy Accessories:** Potential for accessory brands to design versatile and edgy backpacks that stand out in the market.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of eccentric graphic get-ups by creating innovative designs and collections inspired by schoolboy aesthetics.
- **Retail:** Retailers have an opportunity to offer a wide range of printed blazers, pants, shorts, and backpacks to cater to the demand of consumers seeking bold and vibrant fashion choices.
- **Accessories:** Accessory brands can disrupt the market by designing versatile and edgy backpacks that complement the eccentric graphic get-up trend.

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