# Minimalist Functional Techwear The North Face Drops the Kazuki Collection With Kazuki Kuraishi By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuki-collection References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/kazuki-kuraishi-the-north-face-urban-exploration-kazuki-collection-ss19) & [grailed](https://www.grailed.com/designers/kazuki-kuraishi) The North Face works in collaboration with Kazuki Kuraishi once again, introducing the Kazuki collection for the Spring/Summer 2019 season as a part of the label's Urban Exploration series. The duo worked alongside one another last fall for the Black series. The latest capsule features 14 pieces in total and is set to launch on two separate dates. The pieces fuse the Japanese designer and graphic artist's signature aesthetics to the techwear -- he boasts minimal design elements that are perfectly blended with modern streetwear shapes, blending both form and function. Some of the pieces include long sleeve tops, pants, hoodies, Mountain Light jackets, bomber jackets, and anoraks. The first part of the two-drop launch is set for March 11th, with the second to follow on April 8th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Techwear:** This trend highlights the fusion of minimal design elements with functional technology in the fashion industry. - **Collaborative Collections:** The rise of collaborative collections provides opportunities for brands to combine different aesthetics and expertise to create innovative products. - **Blending Form and Function:** The emphasis on blending form and function allows for the creation of products that are both stylish and practical. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunities in creating minimalist techwear designs and collaborative collections. - **Technology:** The integration of functional technology in clothing opens up innovation opportunities for the technology industry to develop new materials and applications. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can leverage the trend of blending form and function to create products that are versatile and stylish for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Technical Outerwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-2.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soukuu-collaboration.md) - [Elevated Winter Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-x-skims.md) - [Collaborative Outdoor Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-and-the-north-face.md) - [Collaborative Technical Apparel Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-and-the-north-face.md) - [Urban Modular Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-exploration-2.md) - [Collaborative Bold Technical Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-and-the-north-face-1.md) - [Spring-Centric Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-1.md) - [Heritage Outdoor Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-japan-x-sashiko-gals1.md)