# Wide-Fitting Workwear Apparel meanswhile Teamed Up with Dickies for Fall/Winter 2021 Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-09-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meanwhile References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/meanswhile-dickies-fall-winter-2021-collaboration) & [meanswhile.net](https://meanswhile.net/) Japanese streetwear label meanswhile has unveiled an extended version of its debut collaboration with iconic workwear brand [Dickies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear). The new range of offerings combine Dickie's [workwear heritage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-preto-x-dickies-japan) with meanswhile's minimalist, functional-focused design philosophy The two-piece capsule consists of an adapted [vintage denim jacket and pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-camphorwood). The wide-fitting jacket features front action pleats on the sleeves and two large front pockets, one of which is dressed with an embroidered Dickies logo. Likewise, with a matching functional design, the Thai wrap pants are extra-wide through the legs and contain belting details including a web belt and D-ring. Both pieces are made from 8.5 ounces twill material that is slightly polished, presenting a pleasing sheen finish. The set comes in three colorways: black, beige, and charcoal. Image Credit: meanswhile ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Wide-fitting Apparel:** The desire for comfortable clothing is opening up opportunities for expanded sizes and fits in fashion. - **Workwear Fashion:** The trend of combining functionality and style in apparel is creating new opportunities for collaboration between workwear and fashion brands. - **Minimalist Design:** Consumers are seeking functional and minimalist designs that prioritize versatility and comfort. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can expand their customer base by offering wide-fitting apparel that is both functional and stylish. - **Workwear:** Workwear brands can collaborate with fashion labels to create collections that appeal to a wider audience and capitalize on the trend of combining functionality with style. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The demand for twill materials that are comfortable, polished and durable presents an opportunity for textile manufacturers to create new, innovative fabrics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear.md) - [Concise Collaborative Modern Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schott-1.md) - [Utility Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan.md) - [Workwear Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26.md) - [Collab Refined Workwear Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/875-pant.md) - [Workwear Capsule Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schott-x-dickies.md) - [Workwear Suit Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripster-x-dickies.md) - [Wide Denim Collaborative Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-wide-v2.md) - [Collaboration Retailer Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheetz-x-dickies-collection.md)