# Elevated Men's Workwear Blue Blue Japan FW18 Series is Full of Indigo-Dyed and Patchworked Pieces By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-blue-japan References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/2/blue-blue-japan-2018-fall-winter-lookbook) & [unionmadegoods](https://unionmadegoods.com/brands/blue-blue-japan/) Japanese brand OKURA's in-house label [Blue Blue Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/204l-heron-blue) crafts an entire line of [workwear pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear) focusing on denim and patchwork. The capsule masters the craftsmanship of [reworked denim, patchwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-camphorwood) boro, and indigo dyes, delivering timeless pieces that are hand-sewn with sashiko details. The silhouettes offered include anoraks, blazers, bomber jackets, long coats, ties, trousers, shirts, knitwear, scarves, and a series of hats. The Blue Blue Japan Fall/Winter 2018 collection boasts cool tones of the iconic indigo palette on every item. Some standout items from the capsule include a leather jacket with asymmetrical cuts, a paisley detailed coat, shibori-dyed shirts, a anorak with kangaroo pockets, and shashiko-stitched yukata jackets.The entire Blue Blue Fall/Winter 2018 collection will be released later this year at stocklists and select retailers. Image Credit: Blue Blue Japan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reworked Denim:** Opportunity for brands to explore creative ways to repurpose and transform denim garments, offering unique and sustainable pieces. - **Patchwork Boro:** Possibility for designers to experiment with the traditional Japanese technique of patchwork boro, creating visually interesting and culturally inspired garments. - **Indigo Dye:** Market potential for fashion brands to embrace the rich and timeless indigo dye technique, adding depth and uniqueness to their designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate reworked denim, patchwork boro, and indigo dye into their collections, offering customers one-of-a-kind and culturally inspired garments. - **Textile:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop and produce specialized fabrics for reworked denim, patchwork boro, and indigo dye, catering to the growing demand from fashion brands. - **Retail:** Retailers can curate and offer exclusive collections featuring reworked denim, patchwork boro, and indigo dye, providing customers with unique and on-trend options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Workwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-spring.md) - [Japan Exclusive Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanexclusive-denim-collection.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bold Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-fw25.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Denim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-tab.md) - [Collaborative Workwear Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-brooks-brothers.md) - [Versatile Stylish Seasonal Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blauer-1.md) - [Workwear Reinvented Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-kiko-kostadinov.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md)