# Designer-Joint Vibrant Hoodies Dapper Dan and Gap Join to Launch the Set of DAP GAP Hoodies By Amy Duong | Published 2022-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dap-gap References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/gap-dapper-dan-second-dap-gap-hoodie-collection-release-info) & [gap](https://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=1097611#pageId=0&department=75&mlink=1192053) Harlem-based fashion designer and icon Dapper Dan works in collaboration with GAP on the new special-edition [DAP GAP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1) hoodies. There are new colorways to drop including the brighter options of Golden Yellow, Rose Pink, and Sky Blue, or simply Black for those who prefer a more muted option. Each hoodie is made up of 77% cotton and soft 23% recycled polyester for a mindful construction. All of these are detailed with the DAP applique over the chest in place of where GAP is usually found. It's finished with banded cuffs and hem, a kanga pocket, and a drawcord hood. Dapper Dan tells [HYPEBEAST](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-clarkson), “What I wanted to do is de-stigmatize the hoodie [...] that’s why you see me with a hoodie on with an ascot. All of us in the culture wear hoodies. All of us in the culture are not the same.” Image Credit: GAP ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Streetwear Designs:** The collaboration between Dapper Dan and GAP on the DAP GAP hoodies demonstrates the trend of designers partnering with retailers on streetwear collections. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of recycled polyester in the DAP GAP hoodies highlights the growing trend of sustainability in the fashion industry. - **Bold Colorways for Hoodies:** The introduction of vibrant color options like Golden Yellow, Rose Pink, and Sky Blue to the DAP GAP hoodies signifies a trend towards bold color choices for streetwear apparel. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Trends in streetwear and sustainability impact the fashion industry and present opportunities for collaboration and eco-conscious innovation. - **Retail Industry:** Collaborations between designers and retailers, like the DAP GAP hoodie collection, can drive sales and engage customers with limited-edition merchandise. - **Textile Industry:** The use of recycled materials in fashion, such as the 23% recycled polyester used in the DAP GAP hoodies, offers opportunities for innovation in the textile industry and meeting consumer demand for sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer-Approved Western Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1.md) - [Collaborative Lifestyle Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madgappy.md) - [Extensive Collaborative Kids Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-gap.md) - [Accessible Nostalgic Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den.md) - [Designer-Curated Vintage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapvintage.md) - [Collaborative Archival Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90s-collection.md) - [Edgy Accessible Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-black-edit.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-by-gunna-collection.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md)