# Automaker Streetwear BMW MINI 'Beat the Street' Collection Features British Influences By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-08-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-beat-the-street References: [motoringfile](http://www.motoringfile.com/2011/08/24/mini-debuts-new-fashion-to-beat-the-street/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?outputChannelId=6&id=T0119315EN&left_menu_item=node__2325) Luxury car brand [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-of-ecstussy) MINI has launched the MINI 'Beat the Street' collection, a line of stylish clothing targeted at young consumers. Comprising streetwear, business and going-out pieces, the MINI 'Beat the Street' collection is a first for the brand in terms of fashion (although it has created other style items before, such as luggage and boots). Described by MINI as offering "fashion for all those whose heart beats to the rhythm of the street," the new line focuses on British inspiration, featuring pieces with motifs such as the union jack, while also attempting to interpret current trends. Items in the collection include black trench coats, denim business shirts, hoodies and casual sporty tops. The MINI 'Beat the Street' collection will be available in September but will be debuted at a special show held at the Pavillon 21 MINI Opera Space in Munich. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Streetwear Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury car brands to diversify into the fashion industry and target young consumers with stylish clothing lines. - **British-inspired Fashion:** Growing trend of incorporating British motifs and styles into fashion collections for a unique and trendy appeal. - **Fashion-meets-automotive Collaboration:** Increasing trend of car manufacturers collaborating with fashion brands to create innovative and stylish clothing collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Automotive:** Luxury car brands can expand their business by venturing into the fashion industry and launching their own clothing lines. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with car manufacturers to create unique clothing collections that blend fashion and automotive influences. - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from the popularity of streetwear fashion by stocking clothing lines from luxury car brands to attract young consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorsport-Inspired Premium Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpinestars.md) - [Designer Edition Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-paul-smith-edition.md) - [Special-Edition Collab Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-of-ecstussy.md) - [Auto-Inspired Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percival-x-ford.md) - [Auto-Inspired Luxury Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-hudson.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Collab Automotive Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-capsule.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-and-goodyear.md) - [Leisure Performance Style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-and-orlebar-brown.md)