# Sportswear-Inspired Spring Collections Bristol Studios Drops a Range of Sporty Pieces for SS18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-05-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristol-studios References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/bristol-studio-ss18/) & [bristol-studio](https://bristol-studio.com/collections/new-arrivals) Los Angeles-based lifestyle label [Bristol Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-bitlong) returns for Spring/Summer 2018 with a capsule full of sportswear-infused pieces. The seasonal pieces emphasize the label's re-imagined fashion concepts of the period between 1999 to 2003. The more specific route that Bristol Studios took was more towards [athleisure silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-athleisure-collection) including warm-ups, sweatpants, tracksuits, long sleeve shirts, shorts, and t-shirts. The collection is can be encapsulated by minimalist aesthetics but elevated through the use of unique materials and custom-made fabrics. The sportswear takes on unconventional structures and explores with shapes to encourage an oversized fit, exuding a sense of ease. Some of the standout garments from the new Bristol Studios Spring/Summer 2018 collection include the sweats, [matching tracksuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme) and oversized crewneck tees. The capsule is now available online at Bristol Studios. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sportswear-infused Fashion:** A trend of incorporating sportswear elements into contemporary fashion, providing a unique blend of comfort and style. - **Athleisure Silhouettes:** A trend of incorporating athletic wear silhouettes into everyday fashion, allowing for both comfort and functionality. - **Minimalist Aesthetics with Unique Materials:** A trend of minimalist fashion that elevates through the use of unconventional materials, resulting in distinctive and refined designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate sportswear elements into their collections, providing a fresh and contemporary style. - **Athleisure:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for athleisure brands to experiment with different silhouettes and materials, offering a unique blend of comfort and style. - **Textile and Fabric Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers to develop and produce unique materials that enhance minimalist aesthetics in fashion, creating distinct and high-quality designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hotel-Inspired Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporty-rich1.md) - [Vibrant Spring Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corteiz-7.md) - [Versatile Athletic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-labels-sport-collection.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Comfort-Focused Athleisure Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-athleisure-collection.md) - [Contemporary Athleisure Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staud-sport-1.md) - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Performance-Lifestyle Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entire-studios-x-adidas.md) - [Spring-Centric Collaborative Cozy Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/academy-series.md)