# Collaborative Fashion Scents This Russian Designer Joined with a Japanese Label for a Fragrance By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-08-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/russian-designer References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/gosha-rubchinskiy-comme-des-garcon-fragrance) & [wwd](http://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/gosha-rubchinskiy-russian-rei-kawakubo-comme-des-garcons-plotting-first-fragrance-10515758/) Gosha Rubchinskiy, a famed Russian designer who's known for his street style fashion that intermingles Soviet styles with a modern touch, joined with another well-known name in fashion, [COMME des GARÇONS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-porter), for a unique fragrance. Although the fragrance that will result from the partnership between the Russian designer and Japanese label remains unclear, it's likely that it will be one for men, given the focus that both brands have in appealing to younger male demographics. That said, each of has a draw for those with an appreciation for more [androgynous styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-ternels-de-balmain) as well, meaning that it could be an intentionally unisex fragrance. Either way, fans of Gosha Rubchinskiy and COMME des GARÇONS will likely be able to get their hands on the product in the early fall of 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Fragrances:** Collaborations between designers and fragrance labels to create unique and innovative products. - **Gender-neutral Fragrances:** Fragrances that cater to a wider audience by being intentionally unisex and androgynous. - **Youth-centered Marketing:** Marketing strategies that focus on younger demographics like Millennials and Gen Z through collaborations with popular designers and labels. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovative partnerships between fashion labels and fragrance companies to create unique products with a wider appeal. - **Beauty:** The fragrance industry catering to a wider audience by creating gender-neutral and androgynous products to cater to diverse customer preferences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunities to tap into younger demographics through collaborations with popular designers and labels to create unique and targeted marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-gdragon.md) - [Fashion Designer Scent Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabaceae.md) - [Romantic Fragrance Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fugazzi-x-borntostandout.md) - [Modern Luxury-Focused Fragrance Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cos-perfumery.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superdry-fragrance.md) - [Ultra-Niche Luxury Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabanne-1.md) - [Digital NFT Fragrance Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web3.md) - [Ethereal Juxtaposing Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-moss.md) - [Fragrant Americana Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cherry-collection.md)