# Eclectic Patchwork Menswear KUON's Second Collection Boasts Distressed & Sophisticated Styles By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-menswear References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/9/kuon-fall-winter-2016-collection) & [kuon.tokyo](http://www.kuon.tokyo/home-english-) KUON, a fashion label that's based in Japan and headed by designer Shinichiro Ishibashi, only first debuted its introductory collection back in the fall of last year, however, now its back with a fresh line of patchwork menswear. In addition to the many denim looks, KUON also includes a number of corduroy pieces -- using the structured material to make up pants and jackets. The patchwork menswear meanwhile varies quite a bit in style, however the majority take on business-casual silhouettes. That said, there's also a wide range of life wear cuts, such as zip-up sweaters, crewnecks and torn jeans. Overall, KUON's second collection has a relaxed vibe that's well-suited to consumers who have an appreciation for rugged statement apparel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Patchwork Menswear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate eclectic and unique patchwork designs in their menswear collections. - **Business-casual Silhouettes:** Opportunity for designers to create comfortable yet stylish clothing pieces that can be worn in both a professional and casual setting. - **Rugged Statement Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate distressed and bold styles to cater to consumers who prefer statement apparel. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** With the rise of unique and eclectic fashion trends, there is a demand for more personalized and statement-making clothing pieces. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the growing trend of eclectic and unique menswear designs to cater to the evolving tastes of their customers. - **Textile:** The use of structured materials such as corduroy in the creation of patchwork menswear offers an opportunity for textile industries to focus on creating innovative and durable fabrics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Functional Rugged Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menswear-brand-kestin.md)