# Color-Focused Detailed Fashion The EP.01 Collection Kicks off XLIM's Fashion Offerings By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ep01-collection References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/xlim-ss21-ep-01-collection-lookbook-release-info) & [xlim.link](https://xlim.link/) South Korean fashion label [XLIM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection) is headed by Do Hee Kim and now he prepares to launch the EP.01 collection, marking the inaugural capsule. The collection is ready for the Spring/Summer 2021 season, led by striking details and [unique color palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) that are carefully chosen. Some of the intricate details that make up the capsule includes the way that function is integrated with the [structural forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke). This gives an effortless feel to the seasonal apparel, with some standouts including the zippered jacket offered in a washed out blue, red, or black hue. It has pearl weaving throughout the panels for a contrasting look, thick exposed stitching, and some dynamic cuts throughout that cannot be missed. Image Credit: XLIM ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Color-focused Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with unique and impactful color choices in their collections. - **Function-integrated Apparel:** Integrating practicality into fashion pieces provides an opportunity for designers to innovate and enhance user experience. - **Intricate Detailing:** The use of unique structural forms and intricate detailing could create a unique selling point for fashion brands. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Designers could take inspiration from XLIM's bold color choices and incorporate them into their own collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Introducing unconventional techniques in textile manufacturing to create striking apparel. - **Retail:** Retailers could offer a range of apparel with unique detailing to provide customers with a distinct shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [One-of-One Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeliza-3.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md)