# Utility-Forward Runway Shows Junya Watanabe's SS 2019 is the Epitome of Functional Fashion By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-fashion References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/6/junya-watanabe-spring-summer-2019-show-paris-fashion-week-mens) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/designers/junya-watanabe) With an abundance of functional fashion silhouettes with camo-print motifs and a strongly versatile color palette, the Junya Watanabe Spring/Summer 2019 menswear collection takes over the runway at Paris Fashion Week. The designs strongly tie into the notion of utility, mobility and convenience. Junya Watanabe experimented with stylish on-person storage systems and presented a [functional fashion collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname) that accented the importance of pockets with contemporary [cargo shorts and life-jacket-style vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-springsummer-2026) that are complete with an overbearing number of compartments. In addition, during the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2019 menswear, a range of accessories is debuted in the form of exceptionally styled [cross body bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1). The collection is broken up by random insertions of bold and vibrant colors but the functional fashion is kept consistent with a decisive subdued color palette. Image Credit: Yannis Vlamos / [Indigital.tv](http://www.indigital.tv/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Functional Fashion Silhouettes:** Opportunity to innovate and create functional clothing designs that prioritize utility, mobility, and convenience. - **On-person Storage Systems:** Disruptive potential in developing stylish and practical storage solutions integrated into garments, such as pockets and compartments. - **Cross Body Bags as Accessories:** Opportunity to reimagine and elevate cross body bags as fashion accessories, combining style and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore new ways to integrate functionality into their designs, improving utility and convenience for consumers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can focus on developing innovative fabrics and materials that enhance the comfort and functionality of functional fashion garments. - **Accessories Market:** Opportunity for accessory designers to create cross body bags that meet the demand for both fashion and practicality in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Spring-Ready Technical Danish Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fce-2.md) - [Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1.md) - [Spring-Centric Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-1.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md)