# Weather-Proof Technical Fashion Designs The ACRONYM Spring/Summer 2019 Collection Boasts Function By Amy Duong | Published 2019-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acronym-spring References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/acronym-ss19/) & [acrnm](https://acrnm.com/) The latest ACRONYM Spring/Summer 2019 collection by designer Errolson Hugh was recently unveiled and it stays true to its ethos of [technical design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection). The seasonal pieces are carefully crafted to suit the unexpected weather changes during the seasonal transition. The garments spotlight the J41 jacket, which is entirely [weather-resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-allweather-jacket) with the notable 'escape' zipper feature that follows through down the back of the piece. This makes for a simple removal that is seamlessly done. It also spotlights the GORE-TEX jacket that is accompanied by a pair of P10A [cargo pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke) designed with inspiration drawn from motocross. It is also constructed from encapsulated nylon materials that deliver weather-resistance like the rest of the impressive capsule. The entire ACRONYM Spring/Summer 2019 collection is now available for purchase online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 16% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Weather-resistant Fashion:** Opportunity to innovate weather-resistant designs that can withstand unexpected weather changes during seasonal transitions. - **Technical Design Ethos:** Potential for disruption in the fashion industry through the incorporation of technical design principles. - **Encapsulated Nylon Materials:** Innovation opportunity in the use of encapsulated nylon materials for weather-resistant clothing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by integrating weather-resistant and technical design elements into clothing. - **Textile:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry by developing advanced weather-resistant fabrics and materials, such as encapsulated nylon. - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruption potential in the outdoor gear industry through the creation of weather-resistant garments and equipment that cater to unexpected weather changes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md) - [Tactical Weatherproof Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection.md) - [Summer-Ready Utilitarian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hh118389225-2.md) - [High-Performance Waterproof Outdoor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-outdoor-collection.md) - [Spring-Centric Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-1.md) - [All-Weather Waterproof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-allweather-jacket.md) - [Functional Timeless Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur-x-kway.md)