# Quirky Harness Jackets The Raf Simons Blazers Are Structures By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raf-simons-blazers References: [luxirare](http://luxirare.com/harness-remix/) & [rafsimons](http://www.rafsimons.com) [Raf Simons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kvadrat-raf-simons)' harness blazers provide a lesson in structured tailoring. While designers have taken in fabric at the waist and chest area to add definition to the body, Simons has shown off shape with a saddle-like design. The Belgian fashion icon and creative director at [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani) has altered the menswear and womenswear experience. Although an industrial design student, his apprenticeship with Martin Margiela and Jean-Paul Gaultier exposed him to the ways of couture. Luxirare's founder suggests using the harness as an accessory piece. She hangs it over a graphic print tank top in place of solid black or white shirts, adding further dimension to the straps. The look is at the same time toned down with [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneaker-1) track pants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Structured Tailoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways of creating structured garments that go beyond traditional tailoring techniques. - **Harness Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative harness accessories that can be used as statement pieces and add dimension to outfits. - **Menswear and Womenswear Fusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fashion designs that blur the lines between traditional menswear and womenswear, creating unique and gender-inclusive styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new and unconventional designs that challenge traditional notions of fashion. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate accessories by incorporating unexpected elements, such as harnesses, to create bold and eye-catching designs. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional manufacturing methods to accommodate the creation of structurally innovative garments and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Heritage-Honoring Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-system.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Architectural Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb.md) - [Elevated Leather Blazer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-kendall.md) - [Candle Brand Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rizon.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Statement Jacket Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-x-raxxy.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Vibrant Collaborative Geometric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roksanda-1.md)