# Utility-Focused Hiking Apparel Lost Management Cities Unveils Its Sleek New Active Gear Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-03-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-gear-collection References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/lmc-spring-2022-active-gear-collection-lookbook-release-info) & [m.en.layerstore.kr](https://m.en.layerstore.kr/category/new-arrival/53) South Korean fashion label [Lost Management Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lmc-3) has launched its first Active Gear collection for Spring/Summer 2022. The new offering focuses on outdoor technical performance while still delivering the brand's signature contemporary look. The launch of the new capsule was accompanied by a beautifully shot lookbook, which features models wearing the new pieces while hiking through mountains. Notable items in the lookbook include [shell jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-outdoor-collection), areocool t-shirts, and [climber shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-x-universal-works). In addition, many of the pieces, such as the Jersey t-shirts and windbreakers, come equipped with Coolon technology, an innovative material designed to maintain wearability during extreme shifts in temperature. Rounding out the collection is a range of accessories, including 6-panel caps and bucket hats featuring 3-Layer W-Proof lining. The entire Active Gear collection is now available on Lost Management Cities website. Image Credit: LMC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Utility-focused Apparel:** Creating apparel with a focus on technical performance for outdoor activities while maintaining a sleek look is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Innovative Materials:** Developing new materials such as Coolon technology that provide innovative benefits such as maintaining wearability during extreme shifts in temperature is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the textile industry. - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** Expanding product offerings to include outdoor adventure gear such as climber shorts and shell jackets is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sporting goods industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Creating a new product line that is designed for both fashion and function is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Textile:** Incorporating innovative materials that provide unique benefits into clothing is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the textile industry. - **Sporting Goods:** Expanding product offerings to include apparel and gear designed for outdoor activities is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sporting goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Practical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-design.md) - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md) - [Fall-Inspired Hiking Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiking-essentials.md) - [Social Platform Outerwear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiking-patrol.md) - [Heritage Adventure-Ready Trail Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haglfs.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Spring-Ready Outdoor Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-articles.md) - [Dynamic Technical Outerwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportstyle-line.md) - [Adventurous Spirit Performance Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnml-active.md)