# Eclectic Retro Casualwear This Editorial Features Styles from Nepenthes Fall/winter Offerings By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-fall-winter References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/11/11/nepenthes-fallwinter-2014-overview-editorial/) & [nepenthes.co.jp](http://www.nepenthes.co.jp/) The NEPETHES Fall/Winter 2014 offerings are showcased in an editorial that will leave you lusting for cooler weather. The images feature brands such as Engineered Garments, Sonic Lab and [Needles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-for-nepenthes), as well as collaborations between the Japanese retailer and the likes of SPECTUSSHOECO and George Cox. Each ensemble is a playful mix-and-match of materials, colors and patterns: think [plaids mixed with solids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tss), and leather paired with wool and more casual garments. The offerings are modeled by long-haired dude who looks like he cruises thrift shops, wears several mood rings and says "gnarly" unironically. The [retro-inspired ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform) are a perfect fit for this guy, and any guy who wishes to stay warm yet stylish this upcoming winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of fashion accessories that complements the retro-inspired ensembles. - **Mix-and-match Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a personalized styling service that helps customers create unique mix-and-match looks. - **Collaborative Retail Partnerships:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish collaborative partnerships between retailers and designers to create exclusive collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable materials and manufacturing practices into the fashion industry. - **Thrift Shops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform that connects thrift shops with a wider customer base. - **Retail Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual fitting rooms and augmented reality shopping experiences in the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Seasonal Co-Ord Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-release.md) - [Collaborative Dynamic Eclectic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tss.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md)