# Monochromatic Menswear Lines This Basic Clothing for Men Focuses on Gray and Subtle Patterns By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basic-clothing-for-men References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/cilantro-and-ginger) & [cilantroandginger](http://www.cilantroandginger.com/) Cilantro + Ginger offers a line of [basic clothing for men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi) that comes in a variety of [white, black and grey shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25), making them easy to mix, match and pair with whatever else you've already got going on in your closet. Rather than putting a focus on bright rainbow hues, the apparel takes inspiration from the 90s and brings a modern take to subtle patterns like stripes and polka dots. While some of the prints are a little louder than others, these pieces are clearly ones that can stand on their own, or support other clothing pieces with just the right amount of flair. The [Fall 2014 menswear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observe) is the perfect place to start if you're looking to refresh your wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Monochromatic Menswear:** Opportunity for clothing companies to offer basic, subtle-patterned clothing for men with a focus on black, white, and grey. - **Subtle Patterned Clothing:** Potential for clothing brands to tap into the appeal of subtle patterns like stripes and polka dots for men's fashion. - **Minimalist Color Palettes:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create collections using minimalist, grayscale color palettes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create monochromatic lines with subtle patterns for men, taping into minimalist fashion trends. - **Clothing:** Clothing companies can offer more clothing pieces for men that come in a variety of white, black, and grey shades, allowing for mix-and-match opportunities. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to create fabrics and prints that cater to the demand of monochromatic and subtle patterns for menswear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Colorwear Apparel Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loungewear-and-activewear-1.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md)