# Sculptural Dystopian Rainwear Martijn Van Strien's Rain Gear is Ideal for Disastrous Situations By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martijn-van-strien References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/10/20/dystopian-brutalist-outerwear-tarpaulin-martijn-van-strien/) & [martijnvanstrien](http://martijnvanstrien.com/) 'Dystopian Brutalist Outerwear' is a collection of black [rain garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-wear) by Martijn Van Strien that uses inexpensive materials to form [architecturally-inspired shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb). What's truly interesting about the Dutch designer's rain gear is that each piece is made from tarpaulin that has only been modified with "straight cuts and sealed seams." In addition to creating a unique sculptural form for each garment, the pieces are easy to manufacture. In case of society's downfall, Van Strien notes that these items would be necessities to provide that extra layer of protection. Van Strien describes his pieces as "fortresslike and blockish," since the uniform [black garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) are intimidating and a little harsh. The dynamic black and white photography by Imke Ligthart adds even more of an impact to these striking garments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Architecturally-inspired Rainwear:** Exploiting inexpensive materials and sculptural shapes in rainwear design. - **Simplified Manufacturing Processes:** Using straight cut and sealed seams to easily produce unique rain garments. - **Dystopian Fashion:** Creating fortress-like and intimidating garments for a post-apocalyptic aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Integrating architectural elements and unconventional materials in rainwear design. - **Manufacturing:** Implementing simplified processes for manufacturing unique rain garments. - **Photography:** Collaborating with photographers to capture the striking impact of dystopian rain gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md) - [Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-parka.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Wearable Poncho-Style Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetigris-tentsformer.md) - [Weather-Ready Festival Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beavertown-brewery-collection.md) - [Branded Rain-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-experience.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Functional Timeless Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur-x-kway.md)