# Layered Outerwear Series The Woolrich Spring/Summer 2018 Outerwear Line Welcomes Spring Weather By Amy Duong | Published 2018-01-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woolrich-springsummer-2018 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/woolrich-ss18-outerwear-collection/) & [woolrich](http://www.woolrich.com/woolrich/) The newly released Woolrich Spring/Summer 2018 collection introduces great [transition pieces from winter to spring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transition-collection). The concept that the transitioning weather maintains a high level of inconsistency, the brand focuses its designs to be adaptable to changing weather. When approaching the Woolrich Spring/Summer 2018 collection, the brand designs the pieces to be versatile, so they can be worn in more ways than one. A notable piece that highlights this idea is the men's 'GTX Mountain Parka,' which was first introduced in the 70s. It can be worn in three different ways, has a [padded lining that can detach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woolrich-bering-down-jacket), down feathers, can be worn as a puffer coat, or layered with a 'mountain jacket outer shell.' Another standout item from the Woolrich Spring/Summer 2018 line is the 'light Pacific jacket,' which is available in bright colors and has a customized hood, [waterproof-sealed pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-outdoor-collection), breathable fabric, and light padding. The collection features a wide selection of vests, bomber jackets, down jackets, and long and short parkas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adaptable Outerwear:** Woolrich's Spring/Summer 2018 collection focuses on designing versatile outerwear pieces that can be worn in multiple ways, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. - **Transition Pieces:** The Woolrich collection introduces transition pieces that are suitable for both winter and spring weather, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for the seasonal clothing industry. - **Customized Functionality:** The line includes jackets with features such as customized hoods, waterproof-sealed pockets, and breathable fabrics, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor apparel industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The adaptable outerwear trend in Woolrich's Spring/Summer 2018 collection presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. - **Seasonal Clothing Industry:** The introduction of transition pieces in the Woolrich collection offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the seasonal clothing industry. - **Outdoor Apparel Industry:** The customized functionality of jackets in Woolrich's Spring/Summer 2018 collection creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor apparel industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Versatile Stylish Seasonal Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blauer-1.md) - [Timeless Winter Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line.md) - [Seasonal Change Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transition-collection.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md)