# Mandarin-Style Hawaiian Shirts WACKO MARIA Draws Chinese Inspiration in the Latest SS20 Drop By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-shirt References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/wacko-maria-silk-mandarin-style-hawaiian-shirt-release) & [wackomaria-paradisetokyo.jp](https://wackomaria-paradisetokyo.jp/?pid=149696962) [WACKO MARIA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-brothers-cut-club) introduces a set of Hawaiian shirts as the latest update to its Spring/Summer 2020 seasonal lineup. The silky tops are inspired by [Chinese designs in a Mandarin style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-x-feng-chen-wang) this time around. This drop follows the brand's previous release of bottle rockets in collaboration with [Neck Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-neck-kentucky-bourbon) debuted last week. The new shirts come in the colorway options of either purple, black, or red and all of which feature a sleek textural look. It is detailed with intricate accents in the form of jacquard details and have patterns throughout. The patterns include circular dragon-like patterns and other artistically informed details including clouds and trees etched on the silky fabrics. The shape is boxy and relaxed with piping thinly informed at the collars, sleeves, chest pocket, and central flap enclosure. Image Credit: WACKO MARIA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mandarin-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of clothing that incorporates traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern fashion trends. - **Silk Textures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of luxurious, eco-friendly fabrics that mimic the look and feel of silk. - **Intricate Jacquard Details:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use advanced manufacturing techniques to create intricate jacquard patterns on various textiles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and culturally-inspired fashion collections. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative methods of producing high-quality silk-like fabrics. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate traditional Chinese artistic motifs into contemporary designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Anniversary Barber Polos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-brothers-cut-club.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md) - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear.md) - [Reimagined Harrington Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g9.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md) - [Chinese Heritage-Honoring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-new-year-collection-1.md) - [Cinematic Film-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-by-me.md)