# Nerdy Activewear Lookbooks The Retrograde Resistance 84-Lab x Adidas Originals Series is Casual By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-series References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/2/retrograde-resistance-84-lab-2013-spring-summer-collection) & [adidas](http://www.adidas.com/com/catalogue/originals-clothing/) The Retrograde Resistance 84-Lab x Adidas Originals lookbook is unconventional and explores the creature comforts of activewear. The lookbook is compiled of a series of stark white photos in contrast to an outdoor shot captured in an open field. The clothing, shoes and accessories in the lookbook are [casual and comfortable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-active) with a few surprises. Highlights of the stylish men's lookbook include a stunning shot of a nerdy looking male model posing against the blank white wall. He is styled wearing a series of layers of activewear and a stand-out piece is the leather patch sweat pants. The lookbook shows off the Adidas label logo merchandise including [striped running shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aruku) and baggy tees. The Retrograde Resistance 84-Lab x Adidas Originals lookbook is casual, concise and explores comfortable activewear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Activewear Lookbooks:** Opportunity for creating unconventional and visually striking lookbooks in the activewear industry. - **Casual Activewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design and market comfortable yet stylish activewear. - **Nerdy Fashion:** Potential for capitalizing on the trend of incorporating nerdy elements in fashion, particularly in activewear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore unconventional and comfortable activewear. - **Marketing:** Potential to develop visually appealing and engaging lookbooks for activewear brands. - **Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create stylish and nerdy-inspired activewear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Muted Sportswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/song-for-the-mute-adidas.md) - [Performance-Lifestyle Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entire-studios-x-adidas.md) - [Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-accessories.md) - [Technical Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-adidas.md) - [Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-back.md) - [Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear.md) - [Adventurous Spirit Performance Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnml-active.md) - [Earthy Athleisure Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-run-active.md) - [Athlete Celebrity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zne-collection.md)