# Workwear Heritage-Themed Apparel The 3sixteen Spring/Summer 2019 Range Draws a Heritage Influence By Amy Duong | Published 2019-02-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-spring References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/3sixteen-ss19/) & [3sixteen](https://www.3sixteen.com/) The 3sixteen Spring/Summer 2019 collection was recently unveiled and it is complete with an expansive selection of staple designs. The New York City-based fashion label highlights subtle details including [plaid prints and polka dots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2) to name a few. The patterned tops are constructed in Japan and it includes a hoodie, bomber jacket, pants, tees, and more. The capsule makes use of [lightweight fabrics including lyocell and linen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1) to offer breathability during the warmer seasons. The overall design aesthetic fuses [streetwear work workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26) through a color palette of navy blue, olive green, and beige, evoking earthy hues. A key piece in the range spotlights the leisure top complete in navy blue tones in a vintage style cut at the Italian spread collar along with some functional guayabera pocketing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heritage-inspired Workwear:** There is an opportunity for fashion labels to infuse workwear-inspired designs with heritage elements, such as plaid prints and vintage cuts. - **Lightweight Fabrics:** Fashion designers can experiment with lightweight and breathable fabrics like lyocell and linen to offer comfortable clothing during warmer seasons. - **Earth Tones:** Using earthy color palettes, particularly navy blue, olive green, and beige, in garment design can evoke a sense of groundedness and workwear aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the fusion of streetwear and workwear styles, along with using heritage-inspired design elements and lightweight fabrics for spring/summer collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity for textile manufacturers to produce more lightweight and breathable fabrics for designers to use in warmer-weather clothing lines. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Companies in the outdoor recreation industry can incorporate heritage-inspired workwear into their clothing lines, using durable and breathable materials appropriate for outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workwear Spring Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-springsummer-2026.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Workwear Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Neutral Tonal Spring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-6.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Western-Influenced Spring Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-capsule.md)