# Cruelty-Free Fashion Runways Dyne's Fall/Winter 2018 Show Commented on the Social Climate By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crueltyfree-fashion1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/dyne-fw18-collection/#slide-9) & [dyne.life](https://dyne.life/) The label Dyne debuted its cruelty-free fashion collection for the first time on the runway at New York Fashion Week. The Fall/Winter 2018 collection boasts unisex designs and stylish outerwear with faux fur trims, featherless down puffers, as well as performance-enhancing waterproof jackets. The cruelty-free fashion runway does not only support ethical production practices, gender non-binary modern designs and weatherproof gear, but it also gives a friendly nod to "the 60s, youth culture and the civil rights era" through subtle clothing details like pins with the message 'A Unit of Force.' Showcasing new designs, the Fall/Winter 2018 collection also features Dyne's hyped-up collaborations with Save the Duck and Le Ballon, as well as an additional prize-winning collection. Photo Credits: Giovanni Giannoni, Dyne and WWD ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Cruelty-free Fashion:** Brands can create ethical and sustainable fashion designs by using animal cruelty-free materials and production practices. - **Gender Non-binary Fashion:** Fashion companies can cater to a wider audience by creating designs that are gender-neutral and can be worn by anyone, regardless of their gender identity. - **Weatherproof Fashion:** Creating weatherproof fashion products can provide functional and stylish options for consumers, while addressing climate change and extreme weather conditions. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can shift towards ethical and sustainable fashion practices, while embracing gender neutral designs and creating functional and weatherproof fashion products. - **Animal-free Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore the use of animal-free materials and production practices, catering to the growing demand for cruelty-free products in the fashion and other industries. - **Outdoor Gear and Accessories:** Companies that specialize in outdoor gear and accessories can create products that are not only functional but also stylish, by experimenting with weatherproof materials and innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md) - [Vegan Leather Collection Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather.md) - [Responsible Down Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/responsible-down-outerwear.md) - [Premium Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-fallwinter-24.md) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md) - [Animal Welfare Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-mara-fashion-group.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Circular Outerwear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/templa-1.md)