# Shorts Over Leggings The Fall 2010 McQ by Alexander McQueen Collection Revisits the 90s By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-04-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcq-by-alexander-mcqueen References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/mcq-fall-2010-dan-felton-jethro-cave/) & [m-c-q](http://www.m-c-q.com/) McQ, motivated by the work of Alexander McQueen, has released its lookbook for the Fall 2010 collection. Even though it seems we’ve seen it all before, [grunge, in all its shabby glory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection), is still the word of the season. Undoubtedly, the [McQ by Alexander McQueen collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024) draws on the legacy of another late rebellious idol, Kurt Cobain. Models Dan Felton and Jethro Cave sport layers upon layers of knits, stripes and flannel and most noticeably, a revamped cargo short over anti-fit gray leggings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **90s Fashion Revival:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the nostalgia of the 90s by incorporating iconic elements like shorts over leggings. - **Grunge Style Resurgence:** Chance for designers and retailers to capitalize on the renewed popularity of grunge fashion, with a focus on shabby and effortlessly cool looks. - **Layering as a Style Statement:** Innovative chance for fashion companies to experiment with layering different garments, creating unique and eye-catching outfits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands, designers, and retailers can leverage the 90s fashion revival and grunge style resurgence to attract nostalgic customers. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Opportunity for apparel manufacturers to produce versatile and trendy garments that allow for layering different clothing items. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can curate collections that cater to the growing demand for 90s-inspired fashion and grunge aesthetics, including shorts over leggings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Bold Urban Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-autumn-winter-2025.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024.md)