# Minimal Oversized Spring Apparel Lemaire and Sunspel Join Forces to Fuse Heritage Design Elements By Amy Duong | Published 2019-02-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemaire References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/sunspel-lemaire-ss19-capsule/) & [sunspel](https://www.sunspel.com/us/) Luxe British clothing manufacturer and retail label Sunspel works in collaboration with France-based designer Christophe [Lemaire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objets-senteur) on a special collection for his fashion label. The duo design a series of clothing for the Spring/Summer 2019 season and it features a selection of staple designs -- this highlights shirts, trousers, t-shirts, jackets, and more. The main design concept that most of the pieces boast is an oversized structure and fit. Another notable element is the predominant focus on the special fabrication of Sunspel, highlighting both progressive factors and heritage designs. This brings eclectic aesthetics when it is combined with the contemporary visuals that are true to Lemaire's design work. The color palette is monochromatic and is now available to shop online at Sunspel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Oversized Apparel:** More clothing brands are creating oversized designs to provide a unique aesthetic. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborations between clothing manufacturers and designers are becoming more popular in the fashion industry. - **Heritage Design:** Incorporating heritage design elements is trending in contemporary fashion collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has opportunities to explore oversized apparel and heritage design elements in their collections, with more collaborations between manufacturers and designers. - **Retail:** Retail companies can capitalize on the trend of minimalist oversized apparel and collaborate with fashion designers to offer unique collections to their customers. - **Fabrics:** Fabric manufacturers have opportunities to create innovative materials that can be used for oversized apparel, blending heritage with a modern approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-4.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namacheko-1.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md)