# Pop-Art Vacation Menswear The New KIMMY.J Collection Includes Gawdy Button-Ups and Bold Graphics By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-11 | Updated 2016-11-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimmyj References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/kimmy-j-springsummer-2017/) & [kimmyj](http://www.kimmyj.com/) Not long ago, KIMMY.J released its Fall/Winter 2016 collection, which was comprised of statement leather and pink faux fur jackets. Many of the pieces came with unique embroidery designs, a result of mixing the face of a Korean tiger with an imagined beast that was dubbed a "Hatae." For KIMMY.J's Spring/Summer 2017 collection, the label offers a vast variety of styles -- which are unified by their consistent use of bubbly colorways and whimsical accents. Included are a number of garments that seem to draw inspiration from tropical getaways, with a pink button-up with a classic bandana print being a prime example. In addition to this, KIMMY.J's new collection features velour tracksuits with futuristic components and bold graphic prints that draw from pop art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Statement Leather Jackets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes for leather jackets. - **Bubbly Colorways:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new dyeing techniques or eco-friendly color options for apparel. - **Bold Graphic Prints:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) technology into fashion design to create interactive graphic prints. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement 3D printing technology in the fashion design process. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Research and incorporate sustainable materials, such as plant-based fibers, into textile manufacturing processes. - **Tech Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with technology companies to develop smart garments with embedded sensors and connectivity features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Pop Art Creative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut.md) - [Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2024-menswear-collection.md) - [Fashion-Focused Novelty Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimmon-collectibles.md) - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md) - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md)