# Heritage Limited Kimono Series Rui Hachimuri Expands his Ongoing Black Samurai Capsule By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-samurai References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/rui-hachimura-black-samurai-dc-cherry-blossom-kimono-coat) [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba) athlete Rui Hachimura continues to celebrate his Japanese African heritage with new pieces to join his Black Samurai collection. The [Washington Wizards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-x-veronica-beard) player taps Abasi Rosborough to work on a special kimono design. He talks to [HYPEBEAST](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessy-and-kim-jones) about the new design, “I wanted to show my uniqueness in being Japanese-African and use this platform to create something special, not only for myself but for all the mixed-race kids and people.” He also drew some inspiration from the cherry blossom festival that started on March 20 and runs until April 11 in Washington, D.C. The kimono is a thoughtful design of the athlete's childhood, with a bespoke pattern that is created by artist DANGIUZ and printed in Japan. Image Credit: Wasserman, Athlete Exchange ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cultural Fusion Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore fusion styles that embrace diverse cultural influences and celebrate their unique identities. - **Athlete-inspired Fashion:** Designers can collaborate with prominent athletes to create fashion pieces that reflect their personal style and cultural heritage. - **Customized Print Designs:** Fashion companies can leverage customized print designs to create unique and personalized styles that resonate with diverse customer segments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Apparel:** The athletic apparel industry can expand beyond simple sportswear to incorporate cultural elements in their athletic wear. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can take inspiration from cultural backgrounds and offer unique collections that celebrate diversity. - **Textile Printing:** The textile printing industry can explore customized and personalized print designs to offer unique textiles that cater to customer preferences and cultural influences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Basketball Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gbm2100rh-rui-hachimura.md) - [Minimalist Basketball Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-rui-hachimura-gm5600rh1.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md) - [Juxtaposing Japanese Kimonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-sukajan-kimono.md) - [Court Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterpay-dropshop-and-rhude.md) - [Court Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterpay-dropshop-rhude.md) - [Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-allstar-collection-1.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Sporty Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hl-style-roots.md)