# Owl-Perched Overcoats Nigel Cabourn Duffle Coat Plays on Nautical Themes By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nigel-cabourn-duffle-coat References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2012/08/20/bellerose-for-nigel-cabourn-duffle-coat/) & [cabourn](http://www.cabourn.com/) In collaboration with Belgian retailer Bellerose, the [Nigel Cabourn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nigel-cabourn-x-the-armoury) duffle coat is being released for the Fall/Winter 2012 season. This [versatile fall and winter coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-wool-coats) is the first collaboration that designer Nigel Cabourn has made with a retailer. The Nigel Cabourn duffle coat is made from creme-colored Belgian fabric. The duffle fastenings give the coat a nautical touch, while the oversized pockets add a subtle detail that are extremely useful as well. The photoshoot features a model with a grizzly beard, which again adds to the nautical theme of the garment. The owls that are perched on his shoulder are a touch of alluring embellishment that show how the Nigel Cabourn duffle coat is at home as much in the great outdoors as it is on the city streets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Nautical-themed Fashion:** Fashion industry players can explore incorporating nautical themes in garments for the fall/winter season. - **Versatile Outerwear:** Outerwear manufacturers can take inspiration from the Nigel Cabourn duffle coat to create versatile coats that work well in both outdoor and urban environments. - **Collaborations with Retailers:** Designer brands and retailers can collaborate to create unique and exclusive garments that appeal to a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can use the Nigel Cabourn duffle coat as inspiration for creating versatile and nautically-themed outerwear. - **Retail:** Retailers can explore exclusive collaborations with designer brands like Nigel Cabourn to offer unique and limited edition garments to consumers. - **Manufacturing:** Outerwear manufacturers can create their own versions of versatile duffle coats with nautical themes to appeal to consumers in the fall/winter season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Winterized Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-and-barbour.md) - [Fisherman Style Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo.md) - [Double-Faced Wool Blend Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handstitched-belted-coat.md) - [Winter-Ready Militaristic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-and-utah.md) - [British Heritage Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baracuta-x-barbour.md) - [Elevated Cashmere Wool Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-wool-coats.md) - [Collaboration Fashion Puffer Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-junya-watanabe-man.md) - [Neutral Flannel-Lined Barn Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barn-coat.md) - [Collaboration Packable Puffer Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanga-x-pilgrim-surf-supply-parka.md)