# Unconventional Oversized Hybrid Overcoats Rick Owen's ParkaPoncho is an Uncomprised Menswear Shape By Amy Duong | Published 2019-05-01 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parkaponcho References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/rick-owens-parkaponcho-coat-spring-summer-2019-babel-runway) & [rickowens.eu](https://www.rickowens.eu/en/US/men/products/rr19s2914yndkl-61) Rick Owns spotlights the unique ParkaPoncho from the futuristic ''BABEL' collection designed specifically for the Spring/Summer 2019 season. The design is a perfect example of the Parisian designer's uncompromised approach to fashion. It draws slight inspiration from a [militaristic design language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-marina-aw25) and delivers a bold and dramatic silhouette that is oversized and obscures the bodily structure. It arrives in a muted colorway entitled 'Oyster Light Gray' and has an exaggerated length down to the floor. The ParkaPoncho is constructed from lightweight cotton materials and is [loosely fitted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1) to give the piece some breathable elements. Additional details include the hood that is large enough to cover the wearer's face, asymmetrical hemming, snap buttons, and a frontal zipper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Oversized Outerwear:** The trend of oversized outerwear presents an opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with exaggerated silhouettes and unique design elements. - **Hybrid Fashion:** The rise of hybrid fashion allows designers to combine different clothing styles and create unconventional garments, like Rick Owen's ParkaPoncho. - **Uncompromised Design:** The concept of uncompromised design encourages fashion brands to push boundaries and create bold, dramatic pieces that defy traditional expectations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can utilize the oversized outerwear trend and hybrid fashion to create innovative and avant-garde designs. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Apparel manufacturers have an opportunity to produce oversized outerwear and hybrid garments using lightweight materials and unique construction techniques. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the demand for unconventional and uncompromised designs by showcasing and selling oversized outerwear and hybrid fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-parka.md) - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md) - [Future-Forward Layering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Body-Mapped All-Weather Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherproof-parka.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md) - [Hybrid Poncho-Transformed Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nrg-metamorph-poncho.md)