# Refined Skater Couture The Joao Pimenta Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Sophisticated By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joao-pimenta-springsummer-2015 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/joao-pimenta-springsummer-2015/) & [joaopimenta.br](http://www.joaopimenta.com.br/) The João Pimenta Spring/Summer 2015 collection was presented during São Paulo Fashion Week in Brazil. The designer's runway show was a sophisticated translation of a classic skater aesthetic and featured a mix of formalwear and [structured silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026) that were a departure from loose-fitting cotton and denim causals. This contemporary collection dressed surfer and skater models in [colored suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26) that fused personality with sophistication. While the guys were now cleaned up for a formal evening, the bright blue color of their suits showed off a strong sense of personality. In addition to vibrant formalwear, the João Pimenta Spring/Summer 2015 collection also showcased structured outerwear garments, metallic textures and wet-suit inspired pieces that embodied a sporty sense of sophistication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colored Suits:** Colored suits that fuse personality with sophistication can disrupt traditional formalwear. - **Structured Silhouettes:** Structured silhouettes offer a departure from loose-fitting cotton and denim causals, providing a new direction for fashion trends. - **Sporty Sophistication:** The combination of sporty elements with a sophisticated aesthetic opens up opportunities for innovative designs and styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of colored suits and structured silhouettes to offer new and unique clothing options. - **Formalwear:** The formalwear industry can explore the disruptive potential of colored suits as a fresh take on traditional formal attire. - **Outerwear:** The outerwear industry can incorporate structured outerwear garments and metallic textures for a sporty yet sophisticated look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Colorfully Patterned Bold Skiwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-collection-1.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md)