# Playful Waterproof Anoraks UNIQLO Has Unveiled a New Collaboration with Marni By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-04-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaboration-with-marni References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/uniqlo-marni-collaboration-release-date) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CcrX3gyh_g-/) Following its recent collaborations with Final Fantasy and [JW Anderson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo), [UNIQLO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-marimekko-2024-new-years-collection) has just announced a new collaboration With Marni for spring 2022. Marni is known for its playful, colorful designs and this new collection with UNIQLO stays true to that identity. The whole collection is made up of playful patterns across a range of classic silhouettes. For instance, there are T-shirts that boast bright color-blocking, checkered pants, [floral print waterproof anoraks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days), striped trousers, and more. Everything is designed to help consumers transition from chilly spring days to warmer summer weather, with lightweight and versatile fabrics. Most items in the collection are also designed to be gender-neutral, making them great for virtually all consumers. The new collaboration With Marni will be available from UNIQLO on May 26, 2022. Image Credit: UNIQLO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Waterproof Anoraks:** The trend of adding playful patterns and designs to waterproof outerwear presents opportunities for innovative material and printing technologies. - **Gender-neutral Collections:** The trend of designing gender-neutral clothing collections highlights the need for inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry. - **Collaborations with High-end Fashion Brands:** The trend of collaborations between fast fashion and high-end fashion brands presents opportunities for new and unique clothing designs at a more accessible price point. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can use these trends to prioritize inclusivity, diversity, and innovation in their designs and collaborations. - **Printing and Material Technologies:** Printing and material technologies can respond to the trend of adding playful patterns to waterproof outerwear by developing new printing techniques and fabrics that can withstand outdoor use. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can leverage collaborations between high-end and fast fashion brands to offer more diverse and unique clothing options to consumers at an affordable price point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ornate Bullion Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-marimekko-2024-new-years-collection.md) - [Designer Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-c-springsummer-2025.md) - [Playful Designer Knitwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-anya-hindmarch.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [UK Designer T-Shirt Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-anya-hindmarch.md) - [Refined Spring-Ready Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-springsummer-uniqlo-c-collection.md) - [Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-4.md) - [Fisherman Style Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo.md) - [Future-Forward Layering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line.md)