# Number-Themed Monochromatic Fashion Made Thought and Fred Perry Focus on the 5-4-4 Design Ratio By Amy Duong | Published 2019-11-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/544-design-ratio References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/11/made-thought-fred-perry-5-4-4-capsule-collection) & [fredperry](https://www.fredperry.com/men/made-thought) London-based creative label Made Thought works in collaboration with Fred Perry to re-imagine some staple silhouettes by using the 5-4-4 design ratio. The 5-4-4 ratio is often a reference in [football culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-and-nike) and has also played a key role in the way that Fred Perry had paved his design aesthetics. The design code is reinterpreted through a deconstructed design process, reformating the placement of the numbers. This is then features on a set of [polo shirts, tees, sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5th-quarter-collection), as well as a [taped track jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-fw5-track-suit). The standout item in the range is the polo shirt that boasts the 5-4-4 motif on the collar accompanied by the classic stripes. The sweaters and tees feature a blocked emblem of the numbers and the jacket highlights the design ratio on each sleeve. Image Credit: Fred Perry ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 9% - 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Monochromatic Fashion:** Exploring the potential of using monochromatic color schemes to create a cohesive and minimalistic look for apparel. - **Deconstructed Design:** Reimagining traditional design elements by breaking them down into their component parts and reformatting them in new and unexpected ways. - **Sports-inspired Fashion:** Drawing inspiration from athletic apparel and incorporating design elements from sports culture into fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Applying disruptive design techniques and color schemes to create innovative and stylish apparel for consumers. - **Sportswear:** Integrating unique design features inspired by sports culture into athletic apparel to create a fresh and exciting look for active wearers. - **Graphic Design:** Utilising graphic design principles and techniques to create visually stunning and innovative designs for clothing and other products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Tennis Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-x-fred-perry.md) - [Traditional Football-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitre-and-lack.md) - [Collaborative Special Edition Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fred-perry-and-beams.md) - [Retro Nightclub-Themed Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffrey-loverboy-1.md) - [Old-School Soccer Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection.md) - [Football Series Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-series.md) - [Football Culture-Inspired Athletic Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-and-nike.md) - [Italian-Inspired Football Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-football-2.md) - [Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5th-quarter-collection.md)