# Taoism-Inspired Fall Capsules The Li-Ning Fall/Winter 2018 Series is Inspired by Chinese Designers By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lining-fallwinter-2018 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/2/li-ning-fall-winter-2018-collection) & [lining](http://www.lining.com/) The new [Li-Ning Fall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curry-brand-signature-golf-shoe)/Winter 2018 collection made its debut at the TMall China Day during NYFWM -- an event that highlights the futuristic works of Chinese designers. This capsule takes a strong influence from Taoism, delivering pieces that explores the difference in time and the human influence on nature. The Li-Ning Fall/Winter 2018 collection highlights streetwear as seen through and Asian design lens. There is a blend of Western and Eastern influence seen through its subtle details. The silhouettes take a Western influence, and are contrasted with the Chinese heritage details. The pieces from the collection boast a color palette that represents Chinese culture. There is a strong use of red, white, gold, black, and a touch of silver. Using a range of high-end fabrics, the series features pieces such as puffer jackets with plastic details, sweaters and t-shirt with Li-Ning's founder imprinted on it, as well as contemporary footwear. Image Credit: Li-Ning ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Taoism-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating fashion collections that draw inspiration from ancient philosophies such as Taoism. - **East Meets West Design:** Creating fashion pieces that blend Western and Eastern influences can lead to disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Asian Streetwear:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the streetwear market by incorporating Asian design elements into trendy and fashionable streetwear collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation by fusing ancient philosophies and cultural influences into their collections. - **Apparel and Accessories:** Incorporating a blend of Western and Eastern design details in apparel and accessories has the potential to disrupt the market and attract new customers. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can embrace disruptive innovation by creating contemporary shoes that combine cultural elements with modern design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Lunar Craft Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-lunar-new-year.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Festive Athletic Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-lunar-new-year.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [LNY-Inspired Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection-1.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-2.md)