# Censored Shirts Neil Barrett Strips Out Button-Up Looks By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neil-barrett References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2010/12/21/neil-barrett-striped-shirts-for-springsummer-2011/) From a rad collection of Neil Barrett, two striped shirts are being featured as a cool design that will surely make you stand out. Unlike any other striped shirts, these Neil Barrett button-ups look like they're being censored although there's nothing in the background to conceal. One in white and the other in blue, the black stripe print gives off a very nice contrasting look. **Implications** - Youth consumers have a strong desire to [stand out from the crowd](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1). This stems from a yearning to express their [individual, unique and special qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). Companies ought to think about this mentality prior to pitching products or ads at this demographic if they hope to nurture a sustained connection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Censored Fashion:** Designers are incorporating censor-like elements into their clothing to appeal to youth consumers' desire to stand out and express their individuality. - **Contrasting Prints:** Contrasting stripe prints on button-up shirts are becoming a popular trend, adding visual interest and unique designs to traditional garments. - **Radical Design Elements:** Fashion brands are experimenting with unconventional design elements, like censor-inspired prints, to create distinctive and eye-catching apparel. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore innovative design concepts, such as incorporating censor-like elements, to attract youth consumers seeking unique and expressive clothing. - **Youth Marketing:** Youth marketing agencies can leverage the trend of censored fashion to develop targeted advertising campaigns that resonate with young consumers' desire for individuality and self-expression. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can incorporate contrasting prints, like stripe designs, into their collections to offer fashion-forward and visually distinctive options to their style-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Honoring Shirt Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eton-1.md) - [Burger Branded Button-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbh.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Connection-Driven Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1.md) - [Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-collection.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Quick-Drying Summer T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tee.md)