# Androgynous Tuxedos The Ruffian Fall 2011 Collection Makes its Debut on the Runway By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffian-fall-2011 References: [fashionista](http://fashionista.com/2011/02/ruffian-fall-2011-tuxedo-park/) & [ruffian](http://www.ruffian.com/) Famed designer duo Brian Wolk and Claude Morais aka Ruffian have debuted their Fall 2011 collection on the runway. The clothes have a wonderful classy aesthetic with an androgynous edge due to some of the [tuxedo-inspired outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). The collection also shows off new blazers, skirts, pants and coats with black-and-white flannel patterns. Check out the brand new Ruffian Fall 2011 collection in the gallery. **Implications** - [Androgynous, unisex apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) is growing in popularity on account of its rebelliousness and easy-to-wear panache. From bold-faced men's watches for women to pantsuits and tuxedos typically designed for men but form-fitted to women's bodies, feminine adaptations of popular menswear are everywhere in stores and on the runway. This can be attributed to the continuing rise in women's empowerment and the movement away from style to comfort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Androgynous Apparel:** Opportunity for brands to create and market gender-neutral clothing items that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Feminine Adaptations:** Opportunity for designers to create androgynous versions of traditionally masculine clothing items to cater to the growing demand for gender-fluid fashion. - **Unisex Fashion:** Opportunity for retailers to offer unisex fashion options that blur traditional gender boundaries and cater to diverse consumer preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the rising demand for androgynous clothing by stocking a variety of gender-neutral options. - **Design:** Designers have the chance to innovate and create new androgynous interpretations of classic clothing items, such as tuxedos and pantsuits. - **Fashion Marketing:** Fashion marketers can leverage the growing popularity of unisex fashion by promoting inclusive and diverse campaigns that appeal to a wider consumer base. ## 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) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Redefined Fall Everyday Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observe.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md)