# Artist-Collaborative Streetwear Dickies' 'Black Line' Collection Taps the Artwork of Keith Haring By Amy Duong | Published 2018-09-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-line References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/dickies-keith-haring-fw18-black-line-capsule) & [googleadservices](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiegOuN04HdAhXDuMAKHVyTAzoYABAAGgJpbQ&ohost=www.google.ca&cid=CAESQeD2VKpssNPvGZz6aV-b1vt6LBp4QSne1gj0e7RW3hFnBoniSZ96iPO8tfgjrqD1F0-I8YsawEB3WENc70SptuO8&sig=AOD64_3ixx295Y1YZRakn3RUimNYsnpZgA&q=&ved=2ahUKEwja9uON04HdAhVp_IMKHQH2ANsQ0Qx6BAgDEAI&adurl) [Dickies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan) returns for the Fall/Winter 2018 season with the new 'Black Line' collection, taking a series of design cues from the late contemporary artist [Keith Haring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-keith-haring-break-free). The new capsule features streetwear staples including hoodies, bomber jackets, crewneck sweaters, and wide-fitted pants. The name of the collection is also the predominant color of the pieces as the new Black Line offerings see Haring's iconic line figures cropping along the pieces in a tonal black print. These include his infamous chalk outline design and the radiant baby motif. The outline art piece is seen on the crewneck pullover and on one side of the wide-fitted trousers. The new Dickies Black Line collection will be available for purchase at select retailers beginning October 3. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Streetwear:** Collaborations between fashion brands and artists provide an opportunity for unique and limited-edition clothing lines. - **Iconic Artwork Adaptation:** Adapting iconic artwork onto different clothing pieces allows brands to tap into nostalgia and create visually striking designs. - **Streetwear Staple Revival:** Bringing back classic streetwear staples with a contemporary twist can attract a new generation of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can benefit from collaborating with artists to create exclusive collections that appeal to a broader customer base. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industries can explore new ways to showcase and monetize their works by partnering with fashion brands to create wearable art. - **Youth Culture:** The streetwear industry can tap into the influence of youth culture by reviving and reinventing iconic designs from the past. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utility Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan.md) - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear.md) - [Street-Centric Collaborative Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-and-dickies-1.md) - [Artist-Inspired Linen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowtide.md) - [Collaboration Retailer Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheetz-x-dickies-collection.md) - [Concise Collaborative Modern Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schott-1.md) - [Workwear Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26.md) - [Workwear Capsule Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schott-x-dickies.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md)