# Athletic Dress Shirts Lawrence Hunt's Button-Downs Merge Professional and Sportswear Functionality By M | Published 2016-09-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-shirt References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/style/lawrence-hunt-dress-shirts-are-inspired-by-professional-athletic-apparel/) & [lawrencehuntfashion](http://www.lawrencehuntfashion.com/?utm_source=CoolMaterial&utm_medium=SponsoredPost&utm_term=Sept6CoolM&utm_content=Sept6CoolM&utm_campaign=Sept6CoolM) Lawrence Hunt is a brand offering a hybrid of [professional and sportswear fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athleticinspired-clothing) designed exclusively to suit office settings with a series of button-down dress shirts that offer multiple functionalities. The garments are made out of a [performance material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordura-fabric) with specially constructed four-way stretch that allows for maximum movement, but retains a sophisticated aesthetic. The shirts can be worn to work and during rigorous activities later in the day. With many consumers living busy lifestyles, having professional clothing that can double up in use is ideal for on-the-go use. The Lawrence Hunt shirts are [odor-resisting, moisture-absorbing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt) and ultra stretchable while still maintaining the classic shape and cut of a dress shirt. The garments are fashioned out of luxe Egyptian cotton and are available in an array of patterns and color combinations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Fashion:** The rise of hybrid fashion offers opportunities for brands to merge different apparel styles and functionality, catering to the needs of busy consumers. - **Performance Materials:** The use of performance materials in clothing creates disruptive innovation opportunities by combining comfort, functionality, and aesthetics. - **Versatile Workwear:** The demand for versatile workwear opens up possibilities for brands to design clothing that seamlessly transitions between professional settings and active lifestyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can explore the integration of hybrid fashion and performance materials to create innovative clothing solutions. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of versatile workwear by designing garments that cater to the needs of multi-functional lifestyles. - **Workwear:** In the workwear industry, there are opportunities to develop clothing lines that offer the flexibility and functionality required for both professional and active settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20.md) - [Functional Activewear Skorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Hydrophobic Technical Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technical-tee.md) - [Performance-Focused Casual Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x.md) - [Elevated Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi.md) - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md) - [Practical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-design.md)