# Ruffled Oversized Fall Apparel Perks and Mini Introduced the EXHALE Collection for the FW18 Season By Amy Duong | Published 2018-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhale-collection References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/pam-fw18-exhale-collection-lookbook) & [shop.perksandmini](https://shop.perksandmini.com/collections/p-a-m-womens) Fashion label Perks and [Mini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curl-mini-deep-moisture-spray) introduced its latest seasonal range for the Fall/Winter 2018 season entitled the EXHALE collection. The launch is comprised of a series of oversized pieces that boast relaxed shapes and comfortable textures. The highlighting components of the range center in on outerwear options with a selection of [bomber jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24), [puffer jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-puffertech) and pattern-heavy blazers. Key designs include pinstripes, balloon graphics and the compass motif. The EXHALE collection is packed with a series of statement pieces as well and some key items including the Ebb and Flow dress in a navy blue color and ruffled details, along with the Executive Realness track pants with pinstripe details and the red puffer jacket with detachable sleeves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Oversized Apparel:** Opportunity for innovative textiles and materials that provide comfort and style in oversized clothing designs. - **Pattern-heavy Outerwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for integrating augmented reality experiences to personalized patterns on outerwear. - **Ruffled Details:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of new manufacturing processes to improve the efficiency of adding ruffled details to clothing designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity for innovation in textile design and development of new materials to enhance the comfort and style of oversized apparel. - **Augmented Reality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate AR technology into pattern-heavy outerwear for enhanced customization and personalized experiences. - **Fashion Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunity for development of new manufacturing methods to improve the efficiency of adding ruffled details to clothing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Winter Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Future-Forward Layering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Seasonal Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-puffertech.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md)