# Modern Combative Menswear The CHEF Spring/Summer 2014 Lookbook Boasts Athletic Undertones By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-springsummer-2014 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/chef-springsummer-2014-lookbook/) & [dopechef](http://www.dopechef.tv/) The CHEF Spring/Summer 2014 collection is showcased in an edgy advertorial that references Eastern and Western cultural inspirations. The UK based brand fuses Ying Yang motifs with American flag symbolism for a meeting of cultures. Monochromatic fabric pairings are accented with bright red hues in a lookbook that highlights minimalist design details and athletic undertones. Entitled 'REDemption' the CHEF Spring/Summer 2014 collection aims to create new subcultures. The edgy menswear line is the label's modern translation of warrior-themed traditions and is a nod to the style aesthetic of Ancient Japanese cultures. The result of the brand's many inspirations is a cool and sporty collection of menswear pieces that defy tradition. Classic sportswear is remixed with a martial arts theme that is understated and far from literal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for companies to create minimalist menswear designs with athletic undertones. - **Cultural Fusion:** Opportunity for brands to combine Eastern and Western cultural inspirations in menswear collections. - **Remixed Sportswear:** Opportunity for brands to create menswear pieces that mix classic sportswear with martial arts themes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can innovate by creating modern menswear designs that incorporate minimalist and athletic features. - **Textile:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to produce fabrics that pair monochromatic colors with bright red hues. - **Marketing:** Opportunity for companies to market menswear collections that appeal to consumers interested in cultural fusion and martial arts-inspired designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md) - [Dynamic Athleisure Menswear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-run-menswear-collection.md) - [Spring-Ready Technical Danish Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fce-2.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md)