# Nomadic Streetwear Lookbooks The JOE CHIA Spring/Summer 2015 Catalog Highlights Layered Looks By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-chia References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/joe-chia-springsummer-2015/#.U7GYrfldUV0) & [joechia](http://www.joechia.com/) JOE CHIA presented his Spring/Summer 2015 collection during the WHITE tradeshow in Milan and stunned style enthusiasts with a range of bold and eye-catching pieces. Presented in a palette of black, white and grey tones, this menswear line embodies a vanguard and [conceptual aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2). The collection's lookbook shines a light on [sculptural pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) that include oversized tunics, pleated pants and voluminous outerwear garments. These pieces are [dynamically layered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke) and are a contemporary translation of cultural garb. When paired together, looks from the JOE CHIA Spring/Summer 2015 collection take on an artistic form but become more versatile and wearable when incorporated into one's existing wardrobe. Fusing aesthetics with comfort, the rookie designer proves he is a talent to watch for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sculptural Streetwear Fashion:** Designing oversized and voluminous garments with dynamic layering in a monochromatic palette. - **Cultural Translation Fashion:** Translating cultural garb into versatile, wearable pieces for contemporary streetwear. - **Artistic Wearable Collections:** Creating collections that take on an artistic form and can also be incorporated into one's existing wardrobe. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can incorporate sculptural layering and cultural translation to create unique streetwear designs. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can offer unique and artistic streetwear collections that still remain versatile and wearable for everyday use. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can innovate materials to support the creation of voluminous and pleated garments for streetwear fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md)