# Seasonal Relaxed Layering Fashion AiE Prepares for the Fall/Winter 2019 Season with Layered Goods By Amy Duong | Published 2019-07-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aie References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/aie-fw19-lookbook/) & [nepenthes.co.jp](http://nepenthes.co.jp/) Nepenthe's AiE label just launches its latest collection for the Fall/Winter 2019 season -- the name of the brand is short for 'Arts in Education' and features a strong sense of workwear shapes. The brand highlights the seasonal transition from the warm seasons to the colder ones. This is informed with [layered designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke) to suit the changing temperature, decorating the pieces with bold pattern designs. There are hits of leopard prints, plaid, and abstract Batik patterns. Notably, there are also [strong features of technical fabrication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection) to highlight the intricate craftsmanship. The balance of elevated patterns and fabric are balanced with casual and relaxed silhouettes. As a touch of utilitarianism, the [baggy denim bottoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-denim-collection) are made with duck canvas materials with off-kilter mismatching patterns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 2% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Layered Designs:** Opportunity for brands to create fashion pieces that cater to changing temperatures with layered designs. - **Bold Pattern Designs:** Potential for brands to incorporate bold pattern designs, such as leopard prints, plaid, and abstract Batik, into their collections. - **Technical Fabrication:** Innovation opportunity for brands to showcase intricate craftsmanship through the use of technical fabrics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore opportunities to create seasonal relaxed layering fashion pieces. - **Textile:** Textile industry can benefit from the demand for fabrics suitable for layered designs and bold pattern creations. - **Craftsmanship:** Opportunity for craftsmanship-focused industries to leverage technical fabrication techniques for elevated patterns in fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Cozy Fall-Centric Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-mountain.md) - [Future-Forward Layering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Fashion-Forward Layering Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-layering-lines.md)