# 90s Tech-Inspired Apparel The Cease & Desist Collection Has Heavy Graphics and Patchworks By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cease-desist1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/cease-desist-spring-summer-2018-capsule) & [ceasendesist.us](http://www.ceasendesist.us/) The label Cease & Desist previously created merchandise for musical bands, but it has recently unveiled its very own collection of goods. The new Cease & Desist collection is comprised of garments such as hoodies, t-shirts, jackets, track tops, sneakers and unique denim jeans. The main highlight of the capsule is its heavy use of [graphics and patchwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito), drawing influence from [90s technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subware); the inspiration stems directly from the time of the Y2K scare and the dot-com era. Some standout items from Cease & Desist's first collection are the jeans that have a zipper detail running along the sides and the [high-top sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-block-down-2) by the name CD126. The sneakers are crafted in Italy, but the unique element of the shoe is that it marks the label's first step into the footwear industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **90s-inspired Apparel:** Opportunity for brands to tap into nostalgia and leverage 90s technology as a design aesthetic in apparel collections. - **Heavy Graphics and Patchwork:** Chance for graphic designers and fashion brands to experiment with bold visuals and patchwork techniques in their products. - **Tech-influenced Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to enter the footwear industry using tech-inspired designs and unique elements. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore market opportunities by creating 90s-inspired apparel with heavy graphics and patchwork. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can offer their expertise in creating bold visual designs and patchwork techniques for fashion brands. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can innovate by incorporating technology-inspired designs and unique features to create distinctive shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapper Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syna-collection.md) - [Holiday Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corteiz-x-denim-tears.md) - [Millennium Technology Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought-x-napster.md) - [Graphic Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-x-casetify.md) - [Collaborative Web-Themed Limited Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invasion-line.md) - [Collab Rebellious Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdc-x-hysteric-glamour.md) - [Vibrant Spring Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corteiz-7.md) - [Graphic Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/born-online.md) - [Distressed Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito.md)