# Union Jack Fashion Ziad Ghanem's "English Boys and Working Girls" By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patriotic-fashion-ziad-ganems-union-jack-couture References: [gosee.us](http://www.gosee.us/news/show/id/6332) & [ziadghanem](http://www.ziadghanem.co.uk/) Ziad Ghanem is a London-based designer whose present [Union Jack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredded-wheat)-inspired collection "English Boys and Working Girls" combines traditional couture techniques with coarse street style, according to GoSee. They further point out that while Ghanem shows interest in giant, eye-catching haute dresses, he'll also pay close attention to wearable and ethically-sourced fabrics. In its article, GoSee displays Ghanem's previous S/S 2008 collection called "Maiden Britain" as well as “English Boys and Working Girls.” **Implications** - The collection takes patriotism to new heights and allows you to wear the flag in style! Forget independence day -- with their unique colors and cuts, these styles are wearable for a night out on the town and for a casual coffee date ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Patriotic Fashion:** The Union Jack-inspired collection presents an opportunity for fashion brands to capitalize on the trend of patriotic fashion. - **Combining Couture and Street Style:** The fusion of traditional couture techniques with coarse street style offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create unique and edgy fashion pieces. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The emphasis on wearable and ethically-sourced fabrics in the collection highlights the growing trend of sustainable fashion, presenting an opportunity for brands to position themselves as environmentally conscious. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the patriotic fashion trend to create new collections that appeal to consumers' sense of national pride. - **Design:** The fusion of couture and street style in the collection opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the design industry, allowing for the creation of cutting-edge fashion pieces. - **Textile:** The focus on wearable and ethically-sourced fabrics presents an opportunity for the textile industry to produce sustainable materials that cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Sustainable Eurovision Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ljmu.md) - [Retro Nightclub-Themed Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffrey-loverboy-1.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [UK Designer T-Shirt Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-anya-hindmarch.md) - [Reimagined Patchwork Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-americana.md) - [Football-Inspired Retro Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbro-3.md)