# Wintery Wilderness-Inspired Menswear The Raif Adelberg A/W 13 Collection is Full of Tough Attire By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raif-adelberg-aw-13 References: [four-pins](http://four-pins.com/style/raif-adelberg-fallwinter-2013-is-too-expensive-for-you-to-even-imagine-yourself-wearing/) & [raifadelberg](http://www.raifadelberg.com/collections/fw13/) Raif Adelberg's Autumn/Winter 2013 menswear collection takes inspiration from the 'Hinterlands,' and expresses the strength it takes to endure a brutal winter. In his latest collection, the Northern Canadian native creates clothing for a man who is not afraid to "rough it" on his own in the wilderness. Despite the [dishevelled look of the outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25), the individual pieces created by the designer are anything but rough. The garments are [luxurious and extremely labor-intensive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-winter) to make. The collection features several intricately-patterned intarsia sweaters and other [cashmere garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line) that are all knit, loomed and dyed by hand. These kind of details bring the Hinterlands story to life, helping to convey the concept of a self-sufficient survivor. Photo Credit: [André Paul Pinces](http://pincesphoto.blogspot.ca/2013/02/raif-adelberg-mens-fw-2013-lookbook.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 49% | 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 - **Luxury Wilderness-inspired Fashion:** The trend of luxury menswear inspired by wilderness aesthetics and rugged survival offers opportunities for high-end designers to create labor-intensive, handcrafted garments. - **Intarsia Sweaters and Handcrafted Knitwear:** The trend of intricately-patterned intarsia sweaters and other handcrafted knitwear presents opportunities for fashion brands to showcase unique craftsmanship and artisanal techniques. - **Hinterlands Storytelling in Menswear:** The trend of incorporating storytelling elements inspired by the Hinterlands brings opportunities for designers to create compelling narratives and immersive brand experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **High-end Fashion:** The high-end fashion industry can leverage the trend towards luxury wilderness-inspired fashion to create exclusive and exceptional clothing for affluent customers. - **Artisanal Knitwear:** The artisanal knitwear industry can capitalize on the trend towards intarsia sweaters and handcrafted garments to offer unique, meticulously crafted products. - **Fashion Brand Storytelling:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of Hinterlands storytelling to create engaging narratives and brand experiences that resonate with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Love-Inspired Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-for-love.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Luxury Alpine Skiwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-fw2526-ski-collection.md) - [Cozy Fall-Centric Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-mountain.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md)