# Edgy Menswear-Inspired Fashion The Thakoon Addition Pre-Fall 2014 Collection Twists Classics By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thakoon-addition-prefall-2014 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/lookbook/b--thakoon-addition-pf-14-look-book-67563.html) & [thakoon](https://www.thakoon.com/) The Thakoon Addition Pre-Fall 2014 collection takes [menswear-inspired pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026) and turns them on their heads. As stated by the designer himself, "I feel like we’ve established that the line is a bit of boy, a bit of girl, it’s twisted classics." taking on an edgy appeal, the designs are loose yet flattering and all adhere to a [dark palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection). Yet color is introduced in the form of hardy plaids and pinstripes as well as some other prints and patterns. Concentrating a lot of different textures, the Thakoon Addition Pre-Fall 2014 collection wins women over with its versatility and [statement-making style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). Although it is undeniable that there is an edge to the New York-based fashion line, overall the designs are clean and sophisticated, not to mention femininely contemporary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender-blurring Fashion:** The Thakoon Addition Pre-Fall 2014 Collection twists traditional menswear pieces and incorporates them into women's fashion in a way that blurs gender lines and opens up new design possibilities. - **Mixed Prints and Textures:** By combining hardy plaids, pinstripes, and other textures, the Thakoon Addition Pre-Fall 2014 collection sets a trend for mixing prints and textures in a sophisticated way that adds visual interest to outfits. - **Muted Color Palettes:** The use of muted color palettes, like the dark hues in the Thakoon Addition Pre-Fall 2014 collection, is a trend that adds a moody, edgy vibe to designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The Thakoon Addition Pre-Fall 2014 collection provides inspiration for how combining traditional styles and mixing prints can create innovative, gender-bending new designs that differentiate brands. - **Textile Industry:** The Thakoon Addition Pre-Fall 2014 collection's variety of textures and patterns demonstrate a trend for incorporating multiple textures into clothing designs, which creates new potential markets for textiles and synthetics. - **Retail Industry:** With the fashion industry's growing demand for mixed textures and gender-blurring designs, the retail industry has an opportunity to develop new product lines that cater to customers looking for innovative, versatile clothing options that challenge traditional gender norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md)