# Hybrid Textile Outerwear The Sophie Hulme Blazer Coat Mixes Fabric and Knit By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-11-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophie-hulme-blazer-coat References: [other-shop](http://www.other-shop.com/brands/sophie-hulme/sophie-hulme-knitted-sleeve-blazer.html) & [my-wardrobe](http://www.my-wardrobe.com/sophie-hulme) The Sophie Hulme blazer coat is a fashionable piece of [hybrid outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-dj-vu). The creative womenswear designer took two styles and made one fabulous, [double-breasted coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-mandy-coat). It is made of a light gray fabric body and spunky [hot pink knitted sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit). Hulme's outerwear is handmade with traditional craftsmanship and care. The stitching is flawless, the color combinations are splashy and all of her pieces are well made and ready-to-wear. Hulme is a collector and wants her consumers to engage in a hobby she holds dearly by purchasing and collecting her one-of-a-kind creations. She understands the desire to want to stand out and also, the need for a piece to have longevity in a wardrobe. The Sophie Hulme blazer coat is the best of both worlds and a refreshing take on a collector's piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Outerwear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with combining different materials and fabrics to create unique, eye-catching outerwear pieces. - **Handcrafted Clothing:** Opportunity for fashion brands to emphasize the value of handcrafted clothing and traditional craftsmanship in a market increasingly dominated by fast fashion. - **Bold Color Combinations:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the trend of splashy, attention-grabbing color combinations in both outerwear and other clothing items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the opportunity to merge different styles and materials into hybrid outerwear pieces, emphasizing the value of handcrafted clothing and attention-grabbing color combinations. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Handcrafted clothing emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship and values, allowing smaller-scale clothing brands to distinguish themselves in a market dominated by fast fashion. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Fashion brands can embrace the trend of handcrafted clothing to promote sustainable fashion while producing unique, timeless pieces with longevity in a consumer's wardrobe. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Double-Faced Wool Blend Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handstitched-belted-coat.md) - [Timeless Tweed Blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowan-blazer.md) - [Elevated Cashmere Wool Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-wool-coats.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Functional Timeless Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur-x-kway.md) - [Cozy Scarf Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-coat.md) - [Belted Wool Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-mandy-coat.md) - [Fashion-Forward Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson.md)