# Cloaked Men's Fashions The Mathew Miller AW11 Collection Features Phenomenal Outerwear By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathew-miller-aw11 References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/03/07/matthew-miller-autumnwinter-2011-looks/) & [matthew-miller.net](http://www.matthew-miller.net/matthewmiller/default.aspx) The Mathew Miller AW11 collection features some of the most intriguing pieces of outerwear for the season. With such unique designs, this line will leave no outfit looking bland. Menswear is being reimagined as the Mathew Miller AW11 garments push contemporary styles towards a more experimental stage. The garments infuse a little [avant-garde inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2), all the while remaining wearable and functional. The colors vary greatly in this collection, from more tame beige fabrics to high-energy vibrant blues and yellows. One of the stand-out pieces in the Mathew Miller AW11 collection is a cloak-like garment that immediately reminded me of [a Jedi's outfit from Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection). It's a distinct piece that would definitely add a distinct flair for [autumn streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Experimental Menswear:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to push contemporary styles towards a more avant-garde and wearable stage. - **Vibrant Color Palette:** Exploring bold and high-energy colors in menswear can disrupt the traditional neutral color schemes and create eye-catching fashion statements. - **Distinctive Outerwear:** Creating unique and cloak-like garments can disrupt the fashion industry by offering distinctive options for autumn streetwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovation opportunities in fashion arise from pushing the boundaries of menswear towards experimentation and distinctive designs. - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can adopt disruptive innovation by incorporating avant-garde styles and vibrant colors into their collections. - **Apparel Design:** By exploring new designs and creating distinctive outerwear pieces, the apparel design industry can bring disruptive innovation to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Fashion-Forward Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson.md) - [Contemporary Menswear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-menswear-brand.md) - [Forest Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endor-collection.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md)