# Solemnly Genteel Menswear The Cy Choi FW 2014 Lookbook is Sober Yet Stylish By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-01-25 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cy-choi-fw-2014 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/01/22/cy-choi-fall-winter-2014-lookbook/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/65394019) The Cy Choi FW 2014 lookbook, titled 'Figure,' solidifies the utilitarian aesthetic of the up-and-coming brand. The lookbook documents an evolution and refinement from the label's previous collections, made up of its signature simple silhouettes and a near-funereal color palette of charcoal, onyx, navy and olive. Comfort, simplicity and a bare-bones style are the objective of these designer threads, which include button-down shirts, printed crewnecks, turtlenecks, comfy pants and hooded sweaters and jackets. These minimalist pieces are perfect for a no-fuss dude with a pragmatic attitude when it comes to shopping. Though slightly solemn, the Cy Choi FW 2014 collection is the perfect way to tide you through gray and dismal winters with style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Utilitarian Menswear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating simple, comfortable and practical clothing with a minimalist aesthetic. - **Funereal Color Palettes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing collections with unique color palettes that are both somber yet stylish. - **Bare-bones Style:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in meeting the demand for minimalist designs that prioritize simplicity, comfort, and practicality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Innovation in designing clothes with bare-bones aesthetics and unique color palettes that appeal to those who prioritize comfort and practicality. - **Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating utilitarian apparel that can be worn year-round with minimalist designs that respect low-key tastes. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing an e-commerce platform that caters to demand for minimalist clothing with unique color palettes that prioritize practicality and comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core.md) - [Elevated Athleisure Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)