# Exclusive Luxury Sportswear Capsules Maison Margiela & Matchesfashion.com Launch an Refined Line By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-sportswear References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/6/matches-fashion-maison-margiela-exclusive-collection) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/intl/?noattraqt=Set) For its latest effort toward meaningful and refined fashion collaborations, London-based retailer Matchesfashion.com partners up with luxe designer [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon) for a line-up of luxury sportswear for men. The collection is characterized by a minimalist aesthetic, often stylishly broken up by bold color hits and subdued checkered patterns. The contemporary offerings loosely tie into [Maison Margiela's Fall/Winter 2018 capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall). The collaborators utilized exceptionally high-quality materials in the construction of the elevated silhouettes, including virgin wool, soft fleece and velvet. The Maison Margiela x Matchesfashion.com [luxury sportswear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-x-new-era) boasts pieces that tie into both a formal and a sporty aesthetic — from the incredibly elegant Crombie tailored coat to the ultra-sporty and vibrant nylon bomber jacket. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Sportswear:** High-quality materials such as virgin wool and velvet can be used in activewear clothing, blending comfort with refinement. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** A minimalist approach to fashion design could be applied across various industries, from home goods to technology. - **Bold Color Hits:** The use of bright colors can make any design pop, creating room for innovation in fields ranging from interior design to automotive manufacturing. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Luxury sportswear collections that combine athleticism with refinement have the potential to disrupt the fashion industry. - **Textile:** Creating highly functional and modern textiles that incorporate bold colors and high-quality materials could revolutionize the textile industry. - **Lifestyle:** A minimalist aesthetic and the use of bold colors and patterns can be adopted in various industries, potentially leading to disruption in the lifestyle market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Premium Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Digital-First Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1.md) - [Luxurious Eyewear Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-6.md) - [Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-x-new-era.md) - [Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acs-pro.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md)