# Anime-Themed High Fashion GCDS Partners with One Piece to Launch Experimental Clothing Capsule By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-03-23 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcds References: [fuckingyoung.es](https://fuckingyoung.es/gcds-launches-a-capsule-collection-in-collaboration-with-one-piece/) & [gcds](https://gcds.com/ww-en) For its Spring/Summer 2022 collection Italian streetwear label GCDS has teamed up with Once Piece, the beloved [Japanese manga series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-x-one-piece) created by Eiichiro Oda, to launch an exclusive clothing capsule designed by Creative Director Giuliano Calza. The new collection delivers a wide range of [avant-garde pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graniph-1) all inspired by the show's characters and imagery. Standout styles include graphic-adorned bowling shirts, cargo sweatshirts, maxi t-shirts, full bodysuits, and jersey sweaters. One particularly experimental piece is an oversized pink cardigan that features crystal stones and the famous Doflamingo. Rounding out the collection is a series of accessories, including a printed hat with a Shirahoshi graphic and extra-wide brim, logo-printed socks, and a shawl featuring the ionic [One Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-x-nba) island. Image Credit: GCDS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anime-inspired Fashion:** The trend of incorporating elements of Japanese manga and anime into fashion is growing, offering opportunities for collaborations and new, creative designs in the fashion industry. - **Streetwear Crossover Collections:** The trend of streetwear brands collaborating with franchises in anime, gaming, and other pop culture areas is leading to a new wave of hybrid designs and fan merchandise offerings. - **Experimental High Fashion:** The trend of incorporating unique materials, embellishments, and details into high fashion design is expanding, inspiring designers to push boundaries and create statement pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the growing popularity of anime by incorporating elements of it into fashion designs, leading to fresh new collections and appealing to younger audiences. - **Entertainment:** The collaboration between anime/manga franchises and fashion brands presents opportunities to cross-promote these industries, appealing to fans of both and expanding revenue streams. - **Art and Design:** The trend of experimental high fashion is pushing designers to explore new materials and techniques, leading to new forms of wearable art and opportunities to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Themed Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-2.md) - [Electronic Anime Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-one-piece-collection.md) - [Anime-Inspired Sports Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/los-angeles-lakers-1.md) - [Anime-Themed Sports Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-x-nba.md) - [High-Fashion Anime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-frgmt-x-pokmon-collection.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graniph-1.md) - [Anime Sport Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchyroll-x-adidas.md) - [Whimsical Adventure-Series Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-one-piece.md) - [Anime Collaboration Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-leveling.md)