# Eclectic Menswear Fashion Collections A_I_R’s Summer-Ready Capsule is Heavy on Playful Prints By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menswear-fashion-collection References: [airclothing.co](http://airclothing.co/about/) Contemporary label Artists in Residence (or A_I_R, for short) debuts its eclectic Spring/Summer 2019 menswear fashion collection at SPACE7, which is located in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York. The offerings for the upcoming season are characterized by a playful palette that boasts color and prints. The silhouettes have a summer-ready aesthetic that displays comfort and versatility, as well as a construction that borders the line between [sporty and casual](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26). The Spring/Summer 2018 menswear fashion collection by A_I_R is made in collaboration with KLASSE14 – a label that “strives to inspire a new generation of creative personalities and unique thinkers.” With reference to [artistic merit, stylish designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitesse) and [laid-back California-influenced tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026), the A_I_R x KLASSE14 menswear fashion collection will definitely create a sense of playfulness in the wardrobe. Photo Credits: Dan Lecca ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Playful Palette:** Opportunity for innovative color and print combinations in menswear fashion collections. - **Summer-ready Aesthetic:** Opportunity to create comfort and versatile clothing with a sporty-casual aesthetic for summer. - **Artistic Collaborations:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with artists or other creative personalities for unique and stylish designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore new color and print combinations to create bold and playful menswear collections. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can develop innovative materials that offer comfort and versatility for summer apparel. - **Art:** Artists and designers can collaborate to create fashion collections that showcase artistic merit and California-inspired tailoring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-2.md) - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-industries-2.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-4.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md)