# Italian-Inspired Soccer Fashion The Kappa Kalcio Collection Delivers Contemporary Soccer Apparel By Amy Duong | Published 2019-04-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kappa-kalcio References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/kappa-kappa-kalcio-collection-launch-lookbook) & [sneakersnstuff](https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en) Sportswear label Kappa introduces its new Kappa Kalcio collection for the Spring/Summer 2019 season and it references Italian cues. The word 'Calcio' is the Italian translation of soccer and the designs boast a strong [soccer aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-hardseltzer) delivered in a contemporary manner. A notable design element is the [color-blocking accent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-series) that is bold and contrasting. Some of the standout pieces from the collection include the Boloxi t-shirt, the Boltex shorts, Wreathy tank top, Bouvilly [track jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyle-scott1), and the Bigily track pants. The color palette includes either black with bright orange accents, yellow fluo with black accents, or white and red. In addition to the apparel, the Kappa Kalcio collection also features a selection of socks, a soccer ball, and a pair of sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Italian-inspired Soccer Fashion:** The fusion of Italian cues and sportswear presents an opportunity for fashion companies to explore new design elements in their apparel. - **Color-blocking Accent:** Integrating bold and contrasting colors in a product’s design presents an opportunity for companies to create products that stand out from competitors. - **Athletic Accessories Collection:** Creating an accompanying set of accessories like socks, soccer balls, and sneakers with a sportswear line can increase its overall appeal and provide opportunities for cross-selling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The Kappa Kalcio collection's Italian-inspired soccer designs present opportunities for apparel brands to explore new trends in sportswear. - **Athletic Apparel Industry:** The collection highlights a potential trend of incorporating color-blocking accents in athletic apparel designs. - **Sports Accessories Industry:** Creating a collection of athletic accessories that complements a sportswear line presents opportunities for growth in the sports accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian-Inspired Football Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-football-2.md) - [Old-School Soccer Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection.md) - [Technical Football Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furon-v8-collection.md) - [Football Series Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-series.md) - [Performance Training Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venezia-fc-x-nocta-2526.md) - [Italian International Football Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-international-football-jersey.md) - [Football-Inspired Retro Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbro-3.md) - [Traditional Football-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitre-and-lack.md) - [Tactical Football Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furon-v8.md)