# Road Warrior Vests Jeremy Scott & Schott Leather Vest is Perfect for Village People Impersonators By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schott-leather-vest References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/04/11/jeremy-scott-x-schott-leather-vest-springsummer-2010/) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/article/4500028/jeremy-scott/554/) My dream of a world decked out in sleeveless black leather vests is one step closer to being a reality with the release of the Jeremy Scott and [Schott Leather Vest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schott-x-dickies). This vest is also a must-have for [Road Warrior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-bread) cosplayers. Leather vests almost always toe a fine line of heterosexuality, and the Jeremy Scott and Schott Leather Vest is no exception. If I had the cojones, or the women dangling off of my arm, I would totally rock this. I want the autograph of the first man I see who is awesome enough to rock such a kickass vest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleeveless Leather Vests:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new design possibilities and materials for sleeveless leather vests to cater to various fashion subcultures. - **Cosplay Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and customizable cosplay fashion pieces, like the Jeremy Scott and Schott Leather Vest, to meet the growing demand of cosplay enthusiasts. - **Androgynous Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop gender-neutral fashion lines that challenge traditional gender roles, incorporating leather vests as versatile wardrobe staples. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers and leather manufacturers to produce edgy and unconventional leather vests for the fashion industry. - **Cosplay and Costume:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with cosplay communities and designers to create functional and stylish cosplay fashion items, such as leather vests, that enhance the character portrayal. - **Gender-neutral Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing market for gender-neutral clothing by designing and promoting leather vests that cater to individuals of all gender identities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Black Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-season-x-nfl.md) - [Stylish Technical Motorcycle Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aether-mulholland-motorcycle-jacket.md) - [Hybrid Vest Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-csc1938-dually-mountain-outerchange.md) - [Candle Brand Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rizon.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Retro Mechanic Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greaser-garage-jacket.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Leather Motto Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets.md) - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md)