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# Versatile Pastel Spring Collections
MADHAPPY Drops The Basics Collection for Spring/Summer 2018

By Amy Duong | Published 2018-05-03 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basics-collection
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/madhappy-ss18-basics-buy/) & [madhappy.us](https://www.madhappy.us/collections/basics)

Los Angeles-based fashion label [MADHAPPY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-madhappy) recently introduced the 'Basics Collection' as its newest offering for Spring/Summer 2018. This follows its chromophobic collection for the warmer season this year, and this time, delivers a range full of [pastel-hued goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corteiz-7). The label is often recognized for exploring with playful graphics details over streetwear silhouettes, and this time take a new route. The Basics collection is much like its name -- full of simplistic pieces with only the brand's logo seen on each piece.

The concept when crafting the latest collection was to offer something with [endless versatility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1) that can be paired with anything in one's wardrobe. The collection is now available for purchase online at MADHAPPY's website.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Pastel Spring Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Brands can explore pastel hues and offer versatile and timeless collections that can be paired with anything in one's wardrobe.
- **Playful Graphics Details:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fashion labels can experiment with playful graphics details on streetwear silhouettes to create unique and eye-catching designs.
- **Simplistic Pieces with Brand Logo:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fashion brands can focus on creating simplistic pieces with their brand logo as the main design element, offering minimalist and branded fashion choices.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fashion retailers can explore the trend of pastel spring collections and incorporate them into their upcoming product offerings.
- **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Streetwear brands can incorporate playful graphics details into their designs to differentiate themselves from competitors and attract a younger demographic.
- **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: E-commerce platforms can partner with fashion labels like MADHAPPY to offer exclusive online shopping experiences for consumers interested in versatile and simplistic fashion choices.

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