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# Deconstructed Activewear Lines
O.N.S. x Kenneth Ning Made Elevated Streetwear from Sporty Designs

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-streetwear
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/6/ons-kenneth-ning-creative-lab-anti-hero) & [onsclothing](https://www.onsclothing.com/)

O.N.S. teamed up with designer Kenneth Ning for the production of an elevated streetwear capsule that is strongly influenced by the silhouettes and [performance capabilities of activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering1) ensembles. The collection is dubbed 'Anti-Hero' and it is strongly tailored toward the needs of the dynamic urban dweller.

The O.N.S. x Kenneth Ning collaboration suggests a modern and casual approach to the sporty silhouette. As a result, the elevated streetwear offerings for Fall/Winter 2018 boast a sense of comfort and adaptability, as well as a noticeable chic aesthetic that borders on unapologetic.

The Anti-Hero collection is comprised of sweaters, [functional cold weather-appropriate outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25), cargo pants and more. In addition, every single piece from the elevated streetwear capsule is made of extremely high-quality materials like merino wool and Pima cotton.

Photo Credits: [Andrew Jacob](http://andrewjacobsphoto.com/commercial/)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Deconstructed Activewear:** Opportunity to create elevated streetwear designs inspired by the silhouettes and performance capabilities of activewear.
- **Modern Casual Approach:** Opportunity to develop sporty silhouettes with a sense of comfort, adaptability, and chic aesthetic.
- **High-quality Materials:** Opportunity to incorporate extremely high-quality materials like merino wool and Pima cotton into streetwear collections.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the trend of deconstructed activewear and modern casual approach to create innovative streetwear designs.
- **Textile:** Textile industry can benefit from the demand for high-quality materials like merino wool and Pima cotton in the production of elevated streetwear.
- **Retail:** Retail industry can capitalize on the popularity of elevated streetwear by offering fashionable and comfortable options to urban dwellers.

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