# Enigmatic Joint Fashion Capsules XYN Taps 1071 ALYX 9SM on the Collaborative ALXYN Capsule By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alxyn References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/xyn-1071-alyx-9sm-alyxyn-2016-spring-fall-collection-release-info-seung-ho-xin-yang) Creative XYN delivers an enigmatic [limited edition fashion collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corteiz-x-denim-tears) in partnership with 1017 ALYX 9SM. The artist went onto [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-wedding-flavours) to announce the collaboration, showcasing his personal style and relationship with the fashion realm. He continues to build a stronger relationship with Matthew M. Williams as the [special capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mungo-thomson-x-sacai) captures both contributing effort's design language. The pieces include items such as a zippered hoodie, phone bag, and tee, as well as a tag that is a mashup map of New York and Seoul. New York is the heritage city of 1017 ALYX 9SM and Seoul is the origin city of XYN. There are graphics that merge the name together throughout the capsule, reading ALXYN with a thermoresponsive material so that it changes color with touch. Image Credit: XYN ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Enigmatic Fashion Capsules:** Opportunity for fashion brands to partner with artists for limited edition collections that showcase personal style and unique design language. - **Collaborative Capsules:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with other brands to create limited edition collections that merge design elements and target shared audiences. - **Thermoresponsive Materials in Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate unique materials like thermoresponsive fabrics in fashion designs for added innovation and customer engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore limited edition collaborations to drive buzz, exclusivity, and sales. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to expand their creative reach and work with fashion brands to showcase their personal style through limited edition collections. - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop and provide innovative materials like thermoresponsive fabrics to various industries, including fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [One-of-One Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeliza-3.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Distinctive Collaborative Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlal-and-goldwin.md) - [Sporty Collaborative Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/born-x-raised-1.md) - [Graffiti Artist-Collab Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-one-xtc.md) - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Collaborative Technical Outerwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-2.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md)