# Collaborative Ready-to-Wear Lines J.W Anderson and Uniqlo are Partnering for a Second Time By Ell Smith | Published 2017-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-and-uniqlo References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/12/jw-anderson-uniqlo-announce-spring-summer-2018-collection) After a successful collaboration, J.W Anderson and [Uniqlo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo) will be partnering a second time, this time offering consumers a series of elegant and high quality pieces for the brands' Spring/Summer 2018 lines. Similar to the first collection, this release will feature ready-to-wear pieces for both men and women. Last season, the collaboration offered consumers updated variations of Anderson's boldly colored pieces, including plaid puffer coats and [vibrant knit sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-anya-hindmarch). According to the designer, the newest collaborative line is about interlinking and is expected to combine bold prints for consumers to mix-and-match. Anderson stated that the Spring/Summer 2018 collection will " bridge between the ideal of British classicism and my own brand." The release date of this exciting new collaboration has not been confirmed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Fashion Lines:** The trend of fashion brands collaborating to create unique collections offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Ready-to-wear Collections:** The focus on ready-to-wear collections allows for convenient and accessible fashion options, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the retail industry. - **Mix-and-match Prints:** The trend of combining bold prints for consumers to mix-and-match creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the textile industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can leverage collaborative fashion lines to attract new customers and stay relevant in a highly competitive market. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can benefit from ready-to-wear collections by offering convenient and accessible fashion options to consumers. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can explore new techniques and materials to meet the demand for mix-and-match garments with bold prints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fisherman Style Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [Designer Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-c-springsummer-2025.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Fashion-Forward Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson.md) - [Eclectic Collaboration Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasing-and-jw-anderson.md) - [UK Designer T-Shirt Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-anya-hindmarch.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Modern Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-waight-keller.md) - [Playful Designer Knitwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-anya-hindmarch.md)