# Modernist Grid Attire The Check Mate Jumper from Necessary Clothing is Monochromatic By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-mate References: [necessaryclothing](http://www.necessaryclothing.com/check-mate-jumper-black-white-s.html?___store=default) & [necessaryclothing](http://www.necessaryclothing.com) The Check Mate jumper from fashion retailer Necessary Clothing features a [minimalist black-and-white design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25). The gridded garment is an affordable take on fashion's [checkered fad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit) and features an ultra-chic design that transitions from day to evening. The fitted jumpsuit is clad in a black grid pattern that is drawn atop white fabric. While the garment's front face features the print, its back is colored a solid black. The back also features a cutout element that shows some skin in a subtle and sophisticated way. The Check Mate jumper from Necessary Clothing features a smooth two zipper closure that ensures a body-hugging fit. Its checkered fabric references a high-end designer aesthetic that takes its inspiration from the [modernist art movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit) and its pioneers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Black-and-white Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in fashion by creating affordable and versatile garments with minimalist black-and-white designs. - **Transitioning Day-to-evening Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by developing garments that effortlessly transition from day to evening wear. - **Modernist Art-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in fashion by designing garments that draw inspiration from the modernist art movement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion retail industry by offering affordable and stylish garments with minimalist black-and-white designs. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the apparel manufacturing industry by leveraging modernist art-inspired designs in the production of garments. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion design industry by incorporating minimalist black-and-white designs that can easily transition from day to evening wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gingham-Forward Apparel Edits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear.md) - [Versatile Summer Rompers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hadley-romper.md) - [Building Facade-Inspired Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagram-collection.md) - [Steel Lighting Grid Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-sixty-store.md) - [Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md)