# Stylist-Backed Sophisticated Fashion Karla Welch Helps Modernize the Classic Dockers Style By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-21 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockers-style References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/karla-welch-dockers-interview/) & [xkarla](https://www.xkarla.com/collections/dockers) The Dockers style is timeless and with good reason. The brand has distinguished itself with a classic aesthetic that is easy to dress up or down. The "1986 [...] khaki pants have become a staple menswear look." However, in a climate where gender is not present with the concreteness it once was, it is incredibly important for companies to adapt their clothing to accommodate women, men, and non-binary individuals. The classic and sophisticated Dockers style is brought into the contemporary environment with the help of stylist Karla Welch who mixes well with the brand due to her attention on minimalist aesthetics. The collaboration delivers a total of five items — a bucket hat, an over-sized dress shirt, a belt bag, khaki pants, and a [trench coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur-x-kway), that are specially designed to exude inclusivity, moving the Dockers style into a more [unisex market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Inclusive Fashion:** Fashion companies should adapt their clothing to accommodate women, men, and non-binary individuals to remain relevant in a changing market. - **Stylist Collaborations:** Collaborations with notable stylists can help brands modernize their classic aesthetic and appeal to a wider audience. - **Minimalist Design:** Minimalist design is becoming more important in fashion as consumers prioritize simplicity and versatility in their clothing choices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion & Apparel:** The fashion industry must adapt to changing gender norms and prioritize inclusivity to remain competitive. - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from collaborating with notable stylists to bring fresh perspectives to their brand and attract new customers. - **Design & Creative:** Designers who focus on minimalist aesthetics can tap into a growing consumer trend towards simplicity and versatility in fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utility-Inspired Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khakis.md) - [Concise Collaborative Modern Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schott-1.md) - [Collab Refined Workwear Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/875-pant.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Workwear Reinvented Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-kiko-kostadinov.md) - [Curated Workwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petal-and-pups.md) - [Accessible Nostalgic Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den.md) - [Fall Denim Style Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles.md) - [Stylishly Fused Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-by-elle-collection.md)