# Relaxed Spring Workwear Kiko Kostadinov Showcased an Artful Collection for SS19 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-06-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/kiko-kostadinov-ss19-runway) & [kikokostadinov](http://www.kikokostadinov.com/) Designer Kiko Kostadinov presented another range of workwear for the Spring/Summer 2019 season. The collection debuted through a show with the inspiration of 'The Happy End of Franz Kafla's Amerika.' This is an installation piece created by a German artist by the name of Martin Kippenberger -- it is an imagination of a fictional utopia of universal employment. The collection itself takes on the concept of [relaxed silhouettes that are work-appropriate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-springsummer-2026)—this includes blazers and loose-fitting plaid suits. Additionally, there are pieces that give off a [utilitarian vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026), including bright orange high-vis items, relaxed trousers, tunic tops and robust dark-toned suits. It also showcases Kiko Kostadinov's [collaboration project with footwear label ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-x-fox-lab), showing its purple and green sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Relaxed Silhouettes:** There is an opportunity for brands to innovate by creating workwear with relaxed silhouettes that are both comfortable and professional. - **Utilitarian Vibes:** Brands can explore the creation of utilitarian workwear that incorporates highly visible colors and functional features. - **Collaboration Projects:** Collaborations between fashion brands and footwear labels like Kiko Kostadinov's partnership with ASICS provide an avenue for disruptive innovation in workwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the trend of relaxed spring workwear by creating collections that prioritize comfort and versatility. - **Workwear:** The workwear industry can embrace the trend of utilitarian vibes and create functional yet stylish clothing for professionals in various fields. - **Footwear:** Footwear labels can explore collaboration opportunities with fashion brands to create innovative and fashion-forward work shoes that complement relaxed workwear trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Workwear Reinvented Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-kiko-kostadinov.md) - [Japanese Workwear-Honoring Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkiril-3.md) - [Utility-Inspired Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khakis.md) - [Workwear Spring Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-springsummer-2026.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Heritage Workwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-spring.md) - [Collaborative Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp-company-and-kiko-kostadinov.md) - [Neutral Tonal Spring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-6.md)