# Inaugural Streetwear Collections FILA Debuted Its First Solo Showcase at Milan Fashion Week By Amy Duong | Published 2018-09-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-streetwear References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/9/fila-spring-summer-2019-milan-fashion-week-collection) & [fila](http://www.fila.com/) [FILA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-fila) took its first-ever solo collection to the Milan Fashion Week runways -- the new inaugural streetwear series blends together its sportswear heritage with elevated sophistication. The label is often recognized for its active elements, but over recent years, it has stepped into the forefront of streetwear as well. There are infusions of urban sensibilities in its pieces, leading it to its first runway show. The show began with some monochromatic pieces before colors like red and blue were incorporated. The highlighting focus is FILA's selection of lightweight outerwear options in preparation for the dropping temperatures. There is a range of tonal blazers, clean overcoats and Harrington-style zips. Not to sway far from its heritage, there's also a selection of [tennis shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways), raincoats, tracksuits and accessories. To top it all off, FILA worked with [HYPEBEAST](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-clarkson) to drop a special magazine diving into the label's archives dating back to 1962 -- highlighting its roots as an undergarment manufacturer, then growing into sportswear, footwear and now high fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streetwear Series:** Opportunity for brands to blend sportswear heritage with elevated sophistication in streetwear collections. - **Urban Sensibilities:** Incorporating urban sensibilities into fashion pieces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands in the streetwear industry. - **Lightweight Outerwear:** Creating a selection of lightweight outerwear options in anticipation of dropping temperatures can be a disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the blending of sportswear and elevated sophistication in streetwear collections. - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry has an opportunity to incorporate urban sensibilities into their designs, disrupting traditional fashion norms. - **Publishing:** Collaborating with fashion brands to create special magazines showcasing brand archives can disrupt the publishing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American Heritage Apparel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filsons-new-milan-flagship.md) - [Premium Athleisure Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-fila.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [QSR-Collaborative Streetwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-and-fila.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Debut Ready-to-Wear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mansur-gavriel-1.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md)