# Leather Hoodies Check Out These 'Strangers in Luxurious Wardrobe' for Pen Magazine By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-12-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangers-in-luxurious-wardrobe References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/blog/2009/12/strangers-in-luxurious-wardrobe-jacob-hoegsberg-by-rene-habermacher/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter) December is hoodie season, and 'Strangers in Luxurious Wardrobe' for Japan's Pen magazine shows how this cold-weather staple can be dressed up with a little [luxe leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-trenchcoat). Model Jacob Hoegsberg is shot by René Habermacher and styled by Takamufi Kawasaki in chic winter styles, including the [leather hoodie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-dynawool-skuba-hoody) you see in the first and third pictures. Check out more shots from 'Strangers in Luxurious Wardrobe' above, and keep clicking for more hoodie-loving features. **Implications** - Many consumers appeal to traditional products that are infused with a modern or contemporary twist. Businesses that design classic products with unusual qualities or traits will likely appeal to a very audience of consumers seeking fresh concepts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Hoodies:** Brands in the fashion industry can take advantage of the trend towards elevated casualwear by creating high-end hoodies made with premium materials. - **Leather Apparel:** There is an opportunity for designers and manufacturers in the fashion industry to create unique, stylish leather apparel beyond just jackets, including incorporating leather into hoodies and other casualwear items. - **Contemporary Classics:** Businesses across industries can create new products that blend traditional designs with modern features that appeal to consumers seeking fresh concepts. For example, a tech company could create a classic-looking pen with built-in smart features. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Luxury fashion designers and manufacturers can leverage the trend towards elevated casualwear by creating high-end hoodies made with premium materials. - **Leather Goods:** Leather goods companies can expand beyond traditional jackets and accessories by incorporating leather into hoodies and other casualwear items, appealing to consumers who want unique, stylish attire. - **Technology:** Tech companies can create new products that blend traditional designs with modern features, like a classic-looking pen with built-in smart capabilities, appealing to consumers seeking fresh concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Scandinavian-Style Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-edition-hood-jacket.md) - [Understated V-Neck Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie.md) - [Limited-Edition Hood Trims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-trim.md) - [Candle Brand Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rizon.md) - [Winter-Ready Minimal Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axel-arigato-2.md) - [Leather Motto Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets.md) - [Four-Way Stretch Wool Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-dynawool-skuba-hoody.md) - [Lounge-Focused Winter Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-club-collection.md) - [Photographer-Focused Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reporter-jacket.md)