# Rad Road Warrior Waistcoats The Street-Edge Hurricane Turtle Vest is Fashionably Futuristic By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-04-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-edge-hurricane-turtle-vest References: [guylook](http://www.guylook.com/street-edge-vintage-edge-hurricane-vest-vest-11-en.html) [Motorcycle style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-palace) seems to be gainng more and more traction every spring and summer season, and this ultra-hip Street-Edge Hurricane Turtle Vest from online, menswear retailer Guylook offers an edgy alternative for those looking to incorporate the trend into their summer wardrobe without purchasing the same [cropped, leather motorcycle jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets) everyone else is sporting. The [grey vest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-season-x-nfl) is made with quality fleece cotton and features an asymmetrical cut, sharp tailoring, directional lines, a large collar and unfinished hem edges for an urban look worthy of attention. So if the summer months have you thinking of road trips of the saddle bag variety and getting in touch with your inner rebel, then why not also dress the part with the Street-Edge Hurricane Turtle Vest? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Motorcycle Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional leather motorcycle jackets. - **Urban Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology-integrated clothing that combines style with functionality for urban dwellers. - **Alternative Wardrobe:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design customizable garments that offer unique alternatives to popular fashion trends. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Menswear Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize AI and virtual reality to enhance the online shopping experience for male consumers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in sustainable and recyclable fabric technologies to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. - **Fashion Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate wearable technology into clothing to enhance personalization and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Hybrid Vest Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-csc1938-dually-mountain-outerchange.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Militant Springtime Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket.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) - [Fashion-Forward Suede Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-1.md) - [Reinvented Motorcross Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-x-fox-lab.md)