# Experimental Fabric Technical Fashion Stone Island's 82/88 Capsule Celebrates its 40 Anniversary By Amy Duong | Published 2022-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8288-capsule References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/stone-island-40th-anniversary-piattina-82-22-collection-release-info) & [apps.apple](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stone-island/id1064359099?ls=1) [Stone Island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection-1) introduces its latest 82/88 capsule that is dropping in honor of the brand's founding year - 1982. This year, it celebrates its 40th year anniversary and this capsule delivers a commemoratory graphic that reads '82/88.' It can be seen along the back of the designs with a jacquard technique in black polyester and cotton materials. It also can be seen in a slightly clear and shiny 'PIATTINA 82/88' canvas along with polyester monofilaments and flat nylon threads. Notably, the PIATTINA materials can be seen across a wide range of outerwear items that have been [garment-dyed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-dyed-nylon) including the [bomber jackets and parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket). The milestone honoring graphic details the rest of the range including tees, sweaters, cotton jersey shorts, and more. Image Credit: Stone Island ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Technical-fashion Design:** There is an opportunity for the fashion industry to explore the combination of technical materials with fashion design to create unique pieces and new market segments. - **Commemorative Product Capsules:** Businesses can celebrate milestones and anniversaries through the creation of commemorative product capsules that appeal to collectors and loyal customers. - **Mixed-material Jacquard Techniques:** Jacquard techniques in fashion design can be further explored by utilizing mixed-materials to create unique and visually appealing garments. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can catch the attention of customers and collectors by offering rare and unique commemorative product capsules with limited availability. - **Textile Manufacturing:** There is potential for textile manufacturers to innovate by incorporating new materials and techniques to create technical fabrics for the fashion industry. - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore the possibility of using mixed-materials to create new and innovative designs that incorporate technical fabrics and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subterranean-Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-marina-aw25.md) - [LNY-Inspired Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection-1.md) - [Brand Heritage Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-exhibition.md) - [Exclusive Luxe Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-stone-island.md) - [Satellite Imagery Winter Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-earth-mapping-camouflage.md) - [Experimental Knitwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prototype-researchseries-09.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Premium Technical Cardigans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidents-knit.md) - [Tactical Football Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furon-v8.md)