# Weather-Adaptive 70s-Inspired Outerwear Welter Shelter Spring/Summer 2018 Fuses Nature and Man By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/70sinspired-outerwear References: [weltershelter](https://www.weltershelter.com/) Amsterdam-based brand Welter Shelter's Spring/Summer 2018 lineup is comprised of 60s- and 70s-inspired outerwear silhouettes that are a fashionable interpretation of the Land Art movement—also referred to as Earth Art or Environmental Art, it is a style that protests plastic aesthetics by using natural materials. Much like the movement, Welter Shelter focuses on an earthy ambiance. The 70s-inspired outerwear pays strong attention to [versatility, functionality and breathability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur-x-kway). The silhouettes are highly weather-adaptable, as the fabrics are [waterproof and windproof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection). The Spring/Summer 2018 collection also features [waxed-coated cotton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-marina-aw25) that adds to the intended earthy appearance, as well as a special climate control program that responds with regard to the external environment. Photo Credits: [Dennis Swiatkowski](https://dennisswiatkowski.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **70s-inspired Outerwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable outerwear using natural materials in nostalgic 70s-inspired designs. - **Weather-adaptable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create clothing that responds to external weather conditions for enhanced comfort and adaptability. - **Environmentally-focused Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design fashion that protests plastic aesthetics and emphasizes the use of eco-friendly materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce eco-friendly and weather-adaptable outerwear designs to the fashion market. - **Sustainable Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge nostalgic 70s-inspired designs with sustainable and weather-adaptable materials. - **Outdoor Apparel Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate weather-adaptable fabrics and eco-friendly materials into the production of outdoor apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md) - [Spring-Ready Outdoor Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-articles.md) - [Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namacheko-1.md) - [Functional Timeless Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur-x-kway.md) - [Convertible Shelter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-wear.md) - [Seasonal Change Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transition-collection.md) - [Summer-Ready Utilitarian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hh118389225-2.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md)