Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 463,055 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,971 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,971 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 463,055 cutting edge ideas.

Militant Athleisure Brands

Barracks is a Canadian Brand That Inspires a Healthy Lifestyle

— December 27, 2019 — Lifestyle
Contemporary athleisure brands tend to focus on performance, fit and aesthetic and a truly successful collection is able to balance all three of these qualities to perfection. Barracks is a new athleisure brand in Canada that seeks to “motivate and inspire.” The goods are made locally and in Toronto, for an added benefit.

Designed by Roger Brown, the pieces maintain a strong militant aesthetic. As a result, the collection can be filed under the streetwear category, with a focus on providing optimal comfort for those on-the-go.

In its deeply utilitarian expression, the athleisure brand is also successful in incorporating some bold, eye-captivating elements. For example, the neon orange lettering creates a very strong contrast with the camo print.


Image Credit: Barrack
Trend Themes
1. Militant Athleisure - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional athleisure market by catering to those who prefer a more military-inspired aesthetic.
2. Local Manufacturing - Establishing a local manufacturing process can be a unique selling point for athleisure brands looking to stand out in a crowded market.
3. Streetwear Crossover - Opportunity to create a successful crossover between athleisure and streetwear fashion by offering unique designs and comfortable fits.
Industry Implications
1. Athleisure - Barracks has identified opportunity in the athleisure market by incorporating a militant aesthetic with relaxed fit and performance fabric.
2. Local Manufacturing - Barracks has established local manufacturing in Toronto, an opportunity for up-and-coming athleisure brands to stand out and set themselves apart from other brands due to the quality of their products.
3. Streetwear - Barracks' focus on the aesthetic of streetwear and the utility of athleisure wear creates an opportunity for brands to cater to those who value comfort and practicality in their clothing choices.
3.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness