# Colorful Lightweight Tech Apparel KRAKATAU Launches Its SS19 Capsule, Full of Simple Aesthetics By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krakatau References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/krakatau-spring-summer-2019-collection) & [krakatauwear](https://krakatauwear.com/eu/#e_shop_anchor) Fashion label KRAKATAU introduces its latest collection for the Spring/Summer 2019 season. It explores themes of the designer's own aesthetics. He is often recognized for his experimental and ballistic approach to fashion and the latest capsule embodies that concept. There are familiar silhouettes that return with elevated components, including [waterproof makeup and modern fabric materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldwin-0-2). The pieces are complete with clean new cuts and promise multifunctional elements as well, making for a [versatile collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1). Notably, all of the seasonal pieces boast taped seams with fabrication including [laminated cotton, transparent rip-stop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur-x-kway), and environmentally friendly Tyvek. These seamed materials make up the QUBIT jackets, MISHIMA raincoats, and lightweight softshell jackets and pants. One of the standout pieces from the capsule is the laminated jacket in a captivating 'Cardinal Red' color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 45% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multifunctional Apparel:** Opportunity for creating apparel that serves multiple purposes and meets the versatile needs of consumers. - **Elevated Fabric Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for developing fashion items with advanced fabric materials that offer enhanced functionality. - **Colorful Waterproof Makeup:** Potential for introducing waterproof makeup in vibrant colors to complement fashionable and functional apparel collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Innovation opportunities for fashion brands to create apparel that combines style and functionality. - **Textile:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to produce advanced fabric materials for fashion designers. - **Cosmetics:** Potential for cosmetics companies to develop waterproof makeup products suitable for use with trend-setting apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring-Ready Outdoor Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-articles.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Practical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-design.md) - [Seasonal Dynamic Outerwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kestin-1.md) - [Spring-Ready Technical Danish Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fce-2.md) - [Urban Alpine Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-by-kazuki-kuraishi.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Classic Fall-Ready Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mki-miyuki-zoku-11.md)