# Industrial Edgy Apparel The Richard Nicoll 2013 F/W Collection is Beanie and Metallic-Laden By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-nicoll-2013 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/1/richard-nicoll-2013-fall-winter-collection-2) & [richardnicoll](http://richardnicoll.com/) The Richard Nicoll 2013 Fall/Winter collection is a post punk revival of modern-day menswear fashions. The inspiration for the series came from the underground art movement in New York during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Lead designer Nicoll wanted to present a contemporary incarnation of this time with a more polished aesthetic. The clean-lined collection boasts a slew of beanies, metallics and [ready-to-wear pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025). Instead of creating a collection of unwearable concept pieces Nicoll went for functionality and refinement. Each piece is fit to perfection and toys with [volume and layering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5). Highlights of the collection include an over-sized silver jacket and an [all-leather pant suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) with an industrial vibe. The Richard Nicoll 2013 Fall/Winter collection is a modern interpretation of post punk and industrial fashions that are hip and sleek. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 91% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Post Punk Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating contemporary designs inspired by the underground art movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s, with a polished aesthetic. - **Industrial Vibes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities involve incorporating industrial elements, such as metallics and edgy silhouettes, into modern-day menswear fashion. - **Functionality and Refinement:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in designing wearable and well-fitted pieces that play with volume and layering. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunities exist in the fashion industry to tap into the post punk revival trend, incorporating elements like beanies, metallics, and ready-to-wear pieces. - **Menswear:** The menswear industry can explore the industrial vibes trend by creating sleek and hip designs inspired by the Richard Nicoll 2013 Fall/Winter collection. - **Art and Design:** In the art and design industry, there is potential for disruptive innovation by drawing inspiration from the underground art movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s, incorporating a polished aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md)