# Chic Essential Layering Capsules Fear of God Adds a Contemporary Twist to Its Drop with Converse By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-layering References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/fear-god-essentials-collabs-converse-fw18-lookbook/#slide-10) & [fearofgod](https://fearofgod.com/) Contemporary streetwear label Fear of God shows its loyal consumer how essential layering can be fashion-forward during the cold-weather months with its Fall/Winter 2018 drop. The garments are characterized by a [clean aesthetic, minimal embellishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea) and well-fitting silhouettes — from the yellow mid-calf socks that boast 'ESSENTIALS' to the ultra-comfy red-colored sweatpants. The Fear of God's Fall/Winter 2018 collection of [essential layering pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente) is brought to evermore stylish heights with the label's collaboration with global brand [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-through-the-ropes). Nothing signifies the fashionable aspects of the incredibly minimalist like a pair of Chuck Taylor All Stars. Thanks to the integration of Converse footwear into the Fall/Winter 2018 lookbook, Fear of God's essential layering collection reaches a contemporary level that is characterized by comfort and one that seamlessly extends itself to the urban narrative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Streetwear:** Opportunity for brands to create clean and minimalistic garments with well-fitting silhouettes for the fashion-forward consumer. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Potential for brands to collaborate with global brands to elevate their collections and reach a larger audience. - **Urban Narrative:** Opportunity for brands to create clothing that seamlessly integrates into the contemporary urban lifestyle. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streetwear:** Opportunity for streetwear brands to capitalize on the trend of minimalist aesthetics and well-fitting silhouettes. - **Fashion Retail:** Possible opportunities for fashion retailers to curate collaborative collections that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Footwear:** Potential for footwear brands to collaborate with fashion labels, merging fashion and function for urban consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Fall-Ready Luxe Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-of-god-3.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md) - [Minimal Court Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-fear-of-god-athletics-fw25-line.md) - [Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core.md) - [Elevated Modern Womenswear Debut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-nine.md) - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md) - [Elevated Athleisure Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md)