# Anime-Inspired Collaborative Apparel adidas Skateboarding & Hélas' Series Focuses on Anime & Sport By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-skateboarding-hlas References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/adidas-skateboarding-helas-anime-collection/#slide-6) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.com/us/helas) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmoofoil) Skateboarding & Hélas joined forces for a second time to craft a collection influenced by Japanese anime and old-school tennis. The new limited-edition collection approaches 90s anime from a modern perspective of tennis apparel. The results of the series embodies Hélas nonchalant vibes, including pastel-colored sneakers, polo shirts, pants and a duffel bag. The [Lucas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderbelly) Premiere x Hélas shoe incorporates a [court heritage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setinn-x-vans) and represents anime on the insole details. It sports a eggshell colorway crafted in premium leather, leather heel cap, textile lining, breathable reinforced toe, and a grippy outsole for sturdiness. The apparel in the collection complements the footwear with the same pastel color scheme and its embodiment of the nonchalant French aesthetic. The exclusive adidas Skateboarding & Hélas collaborative footwear and clothing will be available at selected adidas retail locations globally and on the adidas Skateboarding website on February 10th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anime-inspired Apparel:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate and create limited-edition collections influenced by Japanese anime. - **Modernized Retro Fashion:** Potential for brands to infuse old-school elements with a contemporary twist in their designs. - **Nonchalant Aesthetic:** Emerging trend of incorporating nonchalant French vibes in clothing and footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for apparel brands to explore anime-inspired designs and modernized retro fashion trends. - **Sportswear:** Opportunity for sportswear brands to collaborate with anime-themed collections, attracting a niche market of anime fans. - **Footwear:** Potential for footwear brands to incorporate anime-inspired elements and nonchalant aesthetics in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Character-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmoofoil.md) - [Iconic Anime-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-2.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Anime-Inspired Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-2.md) - [Flame-Themed Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flames-collection.md) - [High-Fashion Anime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-frgmt-x-pokmon-collection.md) - [Fashion-Forward Sporty Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-2.md) - [Technical Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-adidas.md)