# Drifter-Inspired Apparel Kapital Clothing Turns to the Wanderer for Beauty By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kapital-clothing References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2012/04/03/kapital-at-anthem-a-closer-look/) & [kapital.jp](http://kapital.jp/) The latest batch of Kapital clothing continues to tap into the aesthetics of nomad couture. Infused with the spring season's attention towards the navy blue hue, Kapital combines its drifter-esq apparel with up-to-date fashion movements. [Patchwork denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-camphorwood), faded hues and intricate embroidery complement each other, infusing Kapital clothing with both a a sense of Eastern appeal and domestic comfort. One can feel expressive and unshackled in this collection of [jackets and shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood), like the feeling you get when you shed your work attire and throw on those relaxing garments. Like the drifter moving from place to place, readjusting to fit into a new environment, Kapital clothing continues to take its [nomad-themed apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-outdoor) throughout the constantly shifting fashion environment. This adaptability has enabled the designers to survive and thrive within the highly competitive industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nomad-inspired Fashion:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the aesthetics of nomad couture and create collections that infuse Eastern appeal with domestic comfort. - **Patchwork Denim:** The use of patchwork denim in apparel presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create unique and expressive garments. - **Adaptability in Fashion:** The ability for fashion brands to adapt and readjust their designs to fit into the constantly shifting fashion environment presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for survival and success. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating nomad-inspired aesthetics and adaptability to create innovative and competitive designs. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** The apparel manufacturing industry has an opportunity to explore new techniques and materials, such as patchwork denim, to create distinctive and expressive garments. - **Textile and Embroidery:** The textile and embroidery industry has a potential for growth by offering intricate embroidery techniques that complement nomad-inspired fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Designer-Approved Western Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md) - [Denim Capsule Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-camphorwood.md)