# Olympic Gear-Inspired Fashions The Assembly SS 2014 Collection Goes for the Gold By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2014-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assembly-ss-2014 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2014RTW-ASSEMBLY) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2014/ready-to-wear/assembly) High fashion takes on a more sporty appeal thanks to the Assembly SS 2014 Collection. Inspired by how amazing competing athletes always look during the Olympics, designer Greg Armas decided to use this as an inspiration for his fourth womenswear collection. Armas wanted to create durable and [minimalistic fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-sacai) for the everyday busy New York woman who lives from dressing room to dressing room. Featuring [90s sports wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear) and 70s sportif, these fashions exhibit an array of exposed zippers, frontal zipper sports bras and very cropped tops. The color scheme of this collection stays mostly with basic grays, whites and blacks with pops of neon, bright red and an intricate copper color. The Assembly SS 2014 Collection is a sporty yet fashionable line perfect for any on the go athlete. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sporty Fashion:** The fusion of sportswear and high fashion creates an opportunity for brands to create durable and stylish apparel for active lifestyles - **Minimalistic Design:** Minimalistic design is a disruptive innovation opportunity, allowing for streamlined and practical fashion pieces - **Retro-inspired Clothing:** Retro-inspired clothing is a trend that can be explored further, creating a nostalgic feeling while giving a fresh twist to old fashion styles ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend towards sporty yet fashionable apparel that caters to busy and active lifestyles - **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can innovate by creating stylish and comfortable clothing for athletes to wear outside of the gym or during their daily routines - **Textiles and Fabrics:** Textile and fabric companies can take advantage of the trend towards durable and long-lasting fashion pieces by creating materials that cater to the needs of active lifestyles and daily wear ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-offshore-collection.md) - [Elegantly Practical Performance Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldwin-5.md) - [Performance-Ready Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldwin-0-2.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear.md) - [Olympic Capsule Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eam-usa-limited-capsule.md) - [Performance-Driven Olympic Athlete Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-canada-kits.md) - [Contemporary Athleisure Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staud-sport-1.md) - [Fashionable Technical Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartneys-2024.md)