# Clashtastic Plaid Shirts Trainerspotter Button-Downs Are a Mishmosh of Tartan Patterns By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trainerspotter References: [swaggerdap.blogspot](http://swaggerdap.blogspot.com/2009/04/holy-plaid-batman-trainerspotter-smu.html) & [endclothing](http://www.endclothing.co.uk/brands/trainerspotter/) I'm no fashionista, but these clashing plaid shirts from Trainerspotter are a bit off the beaten path. They're certainly [edgy, in-your-face and attention-grabbing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time). And they do appeal to my DIY recessionista tendencies. Unfortunately, however, I can't see myself rocking this look out in public. If your fashion *cojones* are bigger than mine, you can find these Trainerspotter plaid shirts at End Clothing. **Implications** - Plaid is a [timeless pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabin-flannel) that isn't just meant for lumberjacks. The Trainerspotter Button-Downs are for a [truly fashionable man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25) who can handle donning this fiercely tartan mishmash. The Trainerspotter Button-Downs are the perfect look to don when unsure of what is your best color, as with its many plaid-tastic patterns, you're bound to find the perfect design motif. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Clashing Plaid Shirts:** The trend of wearing clashing plaid shirts is on the rise, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion brands to create bold and unique designs. - **DIY Recessionista Fashion:** The DIY recessionista fashion trend is gaining popularity, presenting opportunities for businesses to provide affordable and customizable clothing options for budget-conscious consumers. - **Non-traditional Plaid Patterns:** The emergence of non-traditional plaid patterns in fashion provides an opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional color combinations, disrupting the traditional perception of plaid. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the clashing plaid shirts trend by incorporating bold and unconventional designs into their collections. - **Retail:** Retailers can cater to the DIY recessionista fashion trend by offering affordable and customizable clothing options to capture the market demand for budget-friendly fashion. - **Textile and Fabric:** The textile and fabric industry can seize the opportunity presented by the non-traditional plaid patterns trend by developing and producing innovative materials that feature unconventional color combinations and unique textures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Tartan Patterned Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tartan.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Sporty Terrace Culture Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyle-scott1.md) - [Textural Autumnal Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabin-flannel.md) - [Burger Branded Button-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbh.md) - [Snackable Fashion Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackable-fashion.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)