# Unapologetic Streetwear Collaborations Against Lab and POT MEETS POP Collaborated for SS18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/against-lab References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/against-lab-pot-meets-pop-ss18) & [isetankl.my](https://www.isetankl.com.my/thejapanstore/index.html) Malaysian streetwear label Against Lab joined forces with Indonesian denim brand POT MEETS POP to drop a range for the Spring/Summer 2018 season. The two infused the captivating graphic instincts of Against Lab with POT MEETS POP's aggressively baggy denim for the warmer season. The [collaborative collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-needles) is comprised of some [graphic t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection) as well, and dark-washed double denim pieces as its standout items. Some details of the new range include a reoccurring handcuff motif, and dragon prints throughout the pieces as a nod to Hong Kong gangster films and martial art films. These prints contrast against the Western-style double denim aesthetics. The collection is available to shop now exclusively in Tokyo, Japan at the Isetean retail location. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cross-cultural Collaborations:** There is an opportunity for brands to collaborate across different countries and cultures to bring together unique and creative styles. - **Mixing Streetwear with Traditional Clothing Materials:** There is an opportunity for brands to combine streetwear with traditional clothing materials, such as denim and silk, to create new and exciting pieces. - **Graphic Prints as a Statement:** There is an opportunity for brands to use bold graphic prints and motifs as a statement in their clothing collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Brands in the fashion industry can collaborate with companies in other regions to create unique designs and reach new markets. - **Streetwear Industry:** Streetwear brands can experiment with using traditional materials to add a new dimension to their collections. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can showcase and sell collaborative collections exclusively to attract customers looking for unique and exclusive items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collab Rebellious Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdc-x-hysteric-glamour.md) - [Experimental Streetwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-4.md) - [Denim Capsule Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-camphorwood.md) - [Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-5.md) - [Rapper-Honoring Fall Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tupac-shakur-estate.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection.md) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md) - [Bold Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-denim-collections-levis-and-adsb-andersson-bell-join-forces-to-reimagi.md) - [Denim Collaboration Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-and-umbro.md)