# Eccentric Aviator Catwalks The MC FOOL by Malou Fool Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Militant By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc-fool-by-malou-fool-fallwinter-2013 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/mc-fool-by-malou-fool-fallwinter-2013/) & [mcfool](http://www.mcfool.com/) The MC FOOL by Malou Fool Fall/Winter 2013 collection pays tribute to a [retro militant menswear aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25). Inspired by army aviators, this collection was conceived amidst an eclectic flea market setting. The designer spent her time building a collection of accessories purchased in a Shanghai market and came up with a final product that is both [utilitarian and effortlessly elegant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-violet-collection). The MC FOOL by Malou Fool Fall/Winter 2013 collection is entitled “Before flying back” and refers to the moment one experiences before before boarding a plane. Dressed in [oversized silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5), models took to the runway stage in a palette of earthy beige, brown, grey, navy and army green tones that were richly paired to evoke both an air of luxury and timeless sophistication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Retro Militant Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of retro militant aesthetics in fashion to create unique and edgy collections. - **Eclectic Flea Market Inspiration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend eclectic flea market finds with high-end fashion to create a collection that is both quirky and luxurious. - **Utilitarian Elegance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine utilitarian elements with elegance in fashion to create a new style that is practical and sophisticated. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate retro militant aesthetics, eclectic flea market inspiration, and utilitarian elegance into the fashion industry to create unique and avant-garde designs. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative textile materials that mimic the retro militant aesthetic, allowing designers to create garments with a distinctive style. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine utilitarian functionality with elegant design in accessories, offering consumers a unique blend of style and practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md)