# Simplistic Militaristic Sleek Apparel Kinfolk and Alpha Industries Join Forces on a FW18 Capsule By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinfolk-and-alpha-industries References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/kinfolk-alpha-industries-jacket-t-shirt-fall-winter-2018) & [kinfolklife](http://kinfolklife.com/) Kinfolk and [Alpha Industries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries) work in collaboration to deliver a collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2018 season. The capsule is comprised of three pieces in total -- there is a [long jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cwu-bomber) and two graphic tees. The design approach centers simplistic elements with a straightforward concept that adorns all three items. The highlighting piece is without a doubt the jacket, designed to tackle the colder season this year in New York. It recalls the visual aesthetics of Alpha Industries as it draws [militaristic details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) subtly infused through the cut and sleeve details. The tees are complete in black with co-branding accents on both pieces along with verbiage that reads "GOOD TIMES INTERNATIONAL." The joint capsule between Kinfolk and Alpha Industries is now available to shop online at Kinfolk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Militaristic-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design clothing that combines military-inspired elements with sleek and minimalist aesthetics for a contemporary and stylish look. - **Collaborative Capsule Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with complementary brands to create limited-edition capsule collections that offer unique and exclusive products for customers. - **Simplistic Graphic Tees:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop graphic tees with minimalist designs and clever branding that appeal to consumers seeking simple yet stylish wardrobe staples. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and eco-friendly materials into fashion production processes to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious apparel. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore virtual fitting technologies to enhance the online shopping experience and provide customers with accurate sizing information. - **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology-infused fabrics and garments into streetwear designs, creating a fusion of style and functionality for urban consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Street Utility Rugged Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-violet-collection.md) - [Seasonal Tonal Bomber Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma1-1.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Collaborative Stylish Relaxed Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-and-fragment.md) - [Collaborative Monochrome Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-the-north-face.md) - [Classic Fall-Ready Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mki-miyuki-zoku-11.md) - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear.md) - [Collaborative Sporty Timeless Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammut.md)