# Oversized Shirt Jackets The Sophnet Gown Shirt Mixes a Suit Jacket, a Kimono and a Lab Coat By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirt-jacket References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/sophnet-gown-shirt/368605/) & [soph.net](http://www.soph.net/product/2016-ss/shirt-8/gown-shirt-1.html) The Sophnet Gown Shirt is a laid-back shirt jacket that looks to incorporate the design aesthetics of several garments into one relaxed design. Blending the designs of a suit jacket, a [traditional kimono](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamato-lab) and a lab coat, the Sophnet Gown Shirt is crafted from panama cotton and features two buttons. The relaxed Sophnet Gown Shirt comes in both black and navy color options, and enhances the rising popularity of [relaxed formality in contemporary fashion collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi). The somewhat [androgynous design aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) of the shirt jacket helps to increase the modern feeling that's suitable for professional environments as well as relaxed ones. The Sophnet Gown Shirt can be worn as a jacket, a shirt, a coat or even as a blazer depending on whether the wearer wants to dress it up or down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Relaxed Formality:** The rising popularity of relaxed formality in contemporary fashion collections presents an opportunity for designers to create versatile garments that can be worn in professional and casual settings. - **Versatile Design:** The combination of different garment designs, as seen in the Sophnet Gown Shirt, opens up opportunities for innovative design concepts that can cater to the diverse preferences of consumers. - **Androgynous Fashion:** The androgynous design aesthetic of shirt jackets like the Sophnet Gown Shirt taps into the growing demand for gender-neutral fashion, providing an opportunity for brands to cater to this market segment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The incorporation of various garment designs into shirt jackets presents opportunities for designers and fashion brands to create unique and trendy products. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** The production of versatile shirt jackets requires innovative manufacturing techniques and materials that can seamlessly integrate different garment designs into a single piece. - **Professional Workwear:** The relaxed yet professional aesthetic of shirt jackets like the Sophnet Gown Shirt provides an opportunity for professional workwear brands to offer stylish and functional options for the modern workforce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Denim Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-bandits-midtown-denim-jacket.md) - [Boxy Botanical Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-jacket.md) - [Sports Coat Down Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dan-anthony-urban-windbreaker.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Juxtaposing Japanese Kimonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-sukajan-kimono.md) - [Reinforced Japanese-Inspired Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-sashiko-chore-jacket.md) - [Wind-Protecting Transitional Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quilted-windcheater-jacket.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Jacket-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleece-parka.md)