# Parisian Skate Gear 'HUF x Cliche' Adds European Sophistication to Streetwear By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huf-x-cliche References: [formatmag](http://www.formatmag.com/features/huf-clich-collaboration/) & [store.hufworldwide](http://store.hufworldwide.com/) For skate gear with a bit of a French touch, look no further than the [HUF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-americana) x Cliché collaboration that’s been making quite a bit of news lately. The HUF x Cliché collaboration brings a series of skate gear that’s pretty impressive. Even if you’re not a skateboarder, the outfits themselves look more than good enough to wear on its own. The collection features a variety of goods, all of which have an image of the Eiffel Tower on it. It’s quite fitting considering that Cliché was started by a French skateboarder by the name of Jeremie Daclin. Included in this series is a t-shirt, a [Hufnagel Pro shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2), a 5-panel volley and a customized skateboard deck. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skate Gear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in skate gear by incorporating cultural and artistic elements. - **European Sophistication:** Opportunity to bring European sophistication to streetwear fashion for a unique and elevated style. - **Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate and create exclusive collections that resonate with a specific audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore incorporating skate gear elements into mainstream clothing for a trendy and edgy appeal. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods industry can explore partnerships with fashion brands to create high-quality skate gear that merges style and functionality. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industry can explore collaborations with skateboarding brands to create unique and eye-catching graphics for skateboard decks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airbrushed Americana Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-americana.md) - [Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-rowley.md) - [Fashion House-Made Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntington-skate-shoe.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuct-collaboration.md) - [Café Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-and-papergirl.md) - [Sporty Espadrille Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-adidas-1.md)