# Eccentric Layered Menswear The Phenomenon FW11 Lookbook Showcases Kooky Ensembles By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-04-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phenomenon-fw111 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/04/06/phenomenon-fallwinter-2011-collection-lookbook) & [phenomenonclothing](http://phenomenonclothing.com/) Without a doubt, the Phenomenon FW11 collection is full of highly interesting pieces. What's even more interesting than the individual pieces themselves are the incredibly insane outfits they create when they are combined. Throughout the Phenomenon FW11 lookbook, you'll find remarkable displays of [uniquely layered menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25). The combination of [different patterns, textures and colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform) mixed in with unconventional cuts leads to outfits that would surely surprise you if you saw them on the streets. The Phenomenon FW11 collection is definitely worth a double take. At first glance, the collection looks a little bit crazy, but with a second scan, you will find pieces that would look pretty rad worn individually. If [plaid and leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25) is your thing, the Phenomenon FW11 line is right down your alley. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Unconventional Layering:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create collections that combine different patterns, textures, and colors mixed with unconventional cuts leading to outfits that would readily surprise you on the streets. - **Kooky Ensembles:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create collections that showcase remarkably eccentric and unique pieces combined to create crazy yet trendy looks. - **Mixed Patterns:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create collections that feature innovative pattern mixing in menswear collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can adopt eccentric layered menswear in their collections to cater to trendy and fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate unconventional cuts, textures, and patterns to create unique and trendsetting menswear collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore innovative textile designs and patterns that cater to the unconventional layering trend in menswear collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bold Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25.md) - [Ambitious Luxury Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md)