# Elegantly Practical Outerwear The Penfield Fall/Winter Collection is Perfect for Camping By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penfield-fall-winter References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/09/12/penfield-fallwinter-2014-lookbook/) & [penfield](http://penfield.com/) The Penfield Fall/Winter 2014 lookbook features down-filled jackets, cozy, colorful fleece; generally, it is comprised of outerwear that is both stylish and practical. The Massachusetts-based brand is committed to providing clothes that can brave the elements; for this collection, the label made detailed upgrades to pieces such as the classic Hoosac Parka, a windproof jacket that'll help you weather the forceful gale blows. Another piece, the Kasson jacket, features a brand-new layer of bonded cotton, improving overall water protection. Finally, the Loring shirt is insulated with down, making it a no-brainer for chilly days. The new additions in the Penfield Fall/Winter 2014 Collection guarantee functionality and comfort on days when you want to play around in the great outdoors. Camping, anyone? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Down-filled Jackets:** Opportunity for innovative, lightweight insulation materials or sustainable alternatives to down. - **Upgraded Water Protection:** Potential for new waterproofing technologies or treatments for outdoor apparel and gear. - **Functional Outdoor Clothing:** Disruptive opportunity to create stylish yet practical clothing for outdoor activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Apparel:** Potential for companies to develop innovative designs and materials for functional outerwear. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity to produce new fabrics or coatings that enhance water resistance in clothing. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation potential for creating new products and experiences for camping and outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Dynamic Outerwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kestin-1.md) - [Elevated Athleisure Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure.md) - [High-Performance Waterproof Outdoor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-outdoor-collection.md) - [Rugged Winter-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-collection-2.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md) - [Winter Utility Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiwa-pier39-fw25-drop-5.md) - [Tactical Weatherproof Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection.md) - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md)