Relaxed-Fit Menswear

The Jan-Jan Van Essche 'Yukkuri' Collection Takes a Load Off

The Jan-Jan Van Essche 'Yukkuri' collection gives new meaning to relaxed clothing. Fittingly, 'Yukkuri' means 'taking it easy' or 'slow' in Japanese.

This is Antwerp Fashion Academy graduate Jan-Jan Van Essche's first men's collection, and true to its title, the embroidered braided and weaved pieces take a calm outlook to city life. With garb like those in the Jan-Jan Van Essche 'Yukkuri' collection, relaxation is an easy task.

Implications - Urban-based consumers experience fast-paced lifestyles in busy environments. These customers are seeking fashions that prioritize comfort and style, adding elements of relaxation into their day. The fashion industry can capitalize off of this need for comfort and cater to urban demographics by abandoning constrictive designs and adopting looser, more relaxed ones.

Relaxed Clothing
Opportunity for the fashion industry to adopt looser, more comfortable designs.
Comfort and Style
Demand for fashion items that prioritize both comfort and style.
Urban Relaxation
Opportunity to offer garments that add elements of relaxation to the fast-paced city life.

Where This Applies

Fashion
The fashion industry can cater to urban demographics by embracing relaxed-fit menswear.
Textile
Opportunity to develop new fabrics and materials that combine comfort and style.
Urban Lifestyle
The urban lifestyle industry can offer products and services that promote relaxation and comfort.
SCORE
4.0 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 61%
Activity 50%
Freshness 8%