# Mod Mennonite Fashion The Tony Chestnut Fall/Winter 2014 Line is Inspired by Culture By Jordy E | Published 2014-12-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tony-chestnut-fallwinter-2014 References: [missmoss.co.za](http://www.missmoss.co.za/2014/10/21/tony-chestnut-fw14/) & [tonychestnut](http://www.tonychestnut.ca/) The Tony Chestnut Fall/Winter 2014 collection is modeled after the classic look of Mennonites. The brand has deliberately channeled the way Mennonites live off the land, hence its display of relaxed, [rustic fashion with modern twists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core). Designer Jill Sawatzky is the mastermind behind this Tony Chestnut line. Sawatzky drew inspiration from her own ancestors via her incorporation of [androgynous, utilitarian, modest and simplistic motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi). Frugality is also essential to each piece, instantly apparent in the pastoral fabrics and relaxed manner of dress. Sawatzky has also managed to walk a thin line between masculinity and femininity. While dainty color-blocked frocks are featured, this Tony Chestnut series also incorporates black oxford shoes, top hats, slouchy beanies and crisp, structured button up shirts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 41% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mennonite Fashion:** Mennonite-inspired fashion is becoming popular, offering opportunities to combine modest dress with modern twists - **Utilitarian Motifs:** More designers are incorporating utilitarian motifs into their clothing lines, providing functionality and style - **Androgynous Style:** Androgynous clothing designs are gaining popularity, allowing for more gender-fluid fashion options ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of traditional and cultural clothing styles into modern-day fashion - **Sustainability:** Sustainable clothing can be produced by using natural, pastoral fabrics and embracing frugality in design - **LGBTQ+ Fashion:** Gender-fluid clothing options can be developed by incorporating androgynous and unisex designs into clothing lines ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.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) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md)