# Cuban-Inspired Menswear F-LAGSTUF-F's Spring/Summer Line Boasts Unconventional Prints & Colorways By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flagstuff References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/f-lagstuf-f-2017-ss-lookbook) & [flagstuff.jp](http://flagstuff.jp/) F-LAGSTUF-F, a Tokyo-based fashion label that was founded back in 2014 by designer Nobuyuki Murayama, recently launched its Spring/Summer series for 2017. Combining [retro athletic wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2) with [bold prints and bright basics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1), each of the pieces is made to standout -- generating an especially captivating appearance when layered together, like when shown in F-LAGSTUF-F's lookbook. As HYPEBEAST claims, the collection was inspired by a trip to Cuba that the brand's founder had recently taken, which resulted in Nobuyuki Murayama utilizing "a mix of pastel colors and eye-catching prints found amongst the country’s local streets and buildings." Additionally complementing the pieces are a wide range of graphics, including [large numbers in athletic fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-and-umbro), devilish portraits and statement branding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bold Prints:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative printing techniques to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Retro Athletic Wear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate modern and sustainable materials into retro-inspired sports apparel for a new generation of consumers. - **Cultural Inspiration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers from diverse cultures to create fashion collections that bridge different traditions and aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable fashion practices and create new business models that prioritize ethical production and materials. - **Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new printing technologies and materials to offer customizable and environmentally-friendly printing solutions for textile and apparel industries. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster cross-cultural collaborations and interdisciplinary approaches to push the boundaries of artistic expression and create unique visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Backed Fashion Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brigade.md) - [Spring-Ready Technical Danish Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fce-2.md) - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Brazil-Inspired Minimal Sculpted Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logo-ribbed-knit-tank.md) - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2024-menswear-collection.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md)