# Layering Dramatic Outdoor Garments MEANSWHILE Focuses on a Sense of Adventure for the FW20 Season By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-garment References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/meanswhile-fall-winter-2020-collection-lookbook) & [meanswhile.net](http://meanswhile.net/) MEANSWHILE introduces its latest collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2020 season full of captivating outdoor garments. The seasonal range focuses on a sense of adventure, crafted with dynamic proportional cuts and versatile details throughout. The Japanese fashion label explores a broad range of ways the items can be worn to invite consumers to explore their creativity. Some of the pieces include [weather-ready capes, large duvet coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line), and more. Notably, the aforementioned items can be altered and reshaped using a series of [velcro panels and zipper plackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-dj-vu). There are some pops of color across the seasonal collection informed by bold blue and yellow to allow for a statement. Additionally, there are the more muted earthy hues as well seen at the cropped pants, fleece hoods, and liner jackets. Image Credit: MEANSWHILE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dramatic Outdoor Garments:** Exploring dynamic cuts and versatile details in outdoor apparel to provide consumers with a sense of adventure. - **Weather-ready Capes:** Integrating velcro panels and zipper plackets to offer customizable and reshaped capes for different weather conditions. - **Bold Color Accents:** Incorporating bold blue and yellow pops of color in outdoor clothing to make a fashion statement. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovating in the fashion industry by creating outdoor garments that blend functionality, style, and customization. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Introducing innovative techniques and versatile features in outdoor apparel to enhance performance and comfort. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Developing new manufacturing methods to incorporate velcro panels and zipper plackets in garments for easy customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Future-Forward Layering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md) - [Seasonal Dynamic Outerwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kestin-1.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md) - [Timeless Winter Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)