# Outdoor-Centric Capsule Collections Kolon Sport and Wales Bonner Form the First Light Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-light-collection-1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/wales-bonner-kolon-sport/)  [Wales Bonner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-wales-bonner) works in collaboration with heritage outdoor brand Kolon Sport on a special capsule First [Light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-light) collection for the season ahead. It brings a sense of outdoor functionality fused with a timeless style. Leading the capsule are hiking boots and sneakers that are coated in GORE-TEX for a weatherized design. It also rests on top of the iconic Vibram [Megagrip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tor-ultra-lo) sole unit and Ortholite foam insoles for comfort. Both of the shoes are finished in two colorway options before being followed by a pair of rain boots. Notably, the collection is exclusively available in South Korea. Wales Bonner adds his touch to the outdoor gear as well, ensuring that it is formulated with a style-forward approach. Image Credit: Wales Bonner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Weatherized Footwear Integration:** Weatherized designs using GORE-TEX and Vibram Megagrip soles blend outdoor functionality with urban style. - **Style-focused Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear incorporating high fashion elements, as seen in Wales Bonner’s collaboration, appeals to fashion-savvy consumers seeking practicality. - **Region-specific Capsule Releases:** Exclusivity through region-specific releases, such as the South Korea-only availability, creates localized hype for capsule collections. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Apparel:** Outdoor apparel brands innovate by blending heritage functionality with modern style elements. - **Footwear:** Footwear industries explore advanced materials like GORE-TEX and Vibram soles to enhance weather resistance and comfort. - **Fashion Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion designers and heritage brands offer unique, hybrid products that attract a wide audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Style Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-3.md) - [Heritage Sportswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-x-adidas.md) - [Creative Sporty Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-wales-bonner.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Summer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-and-adidas-1.md) - [Tailored Modern Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-poem.md) - [Technical Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro.md) - [Climbing-Inspired Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-x-universal-works.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Textured Soccer Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-x-y3-ss26.md)