# Punk Band-Inspired Capsules DELUXE Spring/Summer 2018 Takes Cues from a Washington Punk Band By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-springsummer-2018 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/2/deluxe-2018-spring-summer) & [deluxe.jp](https://www.deluxe.jp/) The new DELUXE Spring/Summer 2018 collection plays with the balance of formal apparel and casual wear by blending together [tailored and skate looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards). The Japanese label draws inspiration from a [punk band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk) based in Washington D.C., Bad Brains. The band embodies a laid-back, relaxed aesthetics and it is represented through the silhouettes such as spread collar shirts, light oversized trench coats, cropped work coats and [t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis). Bad Brain's slogans, "PMA" and "POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE" are imprinted across the bottom of the outerwear pieces alongside DELUXE's lightning bolt symbols. Some notable details of the DELUXE Spring/Summer 2018 collection include patches and pins such as a "DELUXE2003" embellishment on a t-shirt using Bad Brain's font. DELUXE's admiration for Jamaican ska and reggae makes it way onto the capsule's designs as well through checkerboard designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Punk-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion companies to create collections inspired by punk music and culture through clothing and accessories. - **Hybrid Apparel:** Opportunities for fashion labels to blend together sartorial and casual wear to create unique looks that cater to different styles. - **Pop Culture-influenced Designs:** Opportunities for fashion brands to draw inspiration from pop culture icons and movements such as punk rock to create new and engaging designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can look to punk music and culture for inspiration in creating new collections and designs for different consumer demographics. - **Music Merchandise:** The music industry can collaborate with fashion labels to create punk-inspired merchandise that complements their music releases and events. - **Skateboarding:** The skateboarding industry can incorporate punk rock elements into their brand and apparel designs to tap into a diverse and vibrant subculture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utility Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Technical Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-adidas.md) - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Japan New Year Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-japan-new-year.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Graphic Tee Rap Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis.md) - [Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-x-new-era.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md)