# Luxe Monochrome Military Apparel Heliot Emil Debuted Combat-Inspired Fall/Winter 2018 Clothing By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-07 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-apparel References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/heliot-emil-fw18/#slide-17) & [heliotemil](https://heliotemil.com/) Danish-based designer Heliot Emil showcased his newest fashion line at Copenhagen Fashion Week and the upcoming Fall/Winter 2018 collection is heavily influenced by utilitarian motifs and military apparel. Avoiding traditional nuances of green as an inherent detail to any army-inspired clothing item, Heliot Emil focuses on a black color palette and versatile fabrics. By doing so, the luxury designer sets the focus on the functionality and immediacy of military apparel. The high-fashion ensembles of the Fall/Winter 2018 collection communicate a ready-for-combat vibe with shimmering pants, oversized bombers and an abundance of straps, metal and industrial accessories. The provocative designs have a raw quality that translates well into the underground party scene, as in previous seasons Heliot Emil has made references to "every party kid's favorite substance Ketamine." Photo Credits: Meha Karimi/ Highsnobiety ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Monochrome Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore the use of a single color palette to create luxurious and eye-catching clothing items. - **Military Style Apparel:** Designers can draw inspiration from the functionality and visual appeal of military uniforms to create trendy and stylish clothing items that appeal to broader consumer groups. - **Utilitarian Motifs:** Designers can explore the potential of utilitarian design elements and accessories to create innovative and eye-catching clothing pieces that have a wider appeal beyond their functional purposes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** High-end fashion brands can incorporate utilitarian motifs and military style apparel to create unique and trendy clothing items that appeal to their customer's preferences and increase brand recognition. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can incorporate monochrome fashion and military-inspired accessories into their collections to create innovative and trendy clothing items that are visually appealing and will resonate with their target audience. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can incorporate industrial and military-inspired accessories into their collections, as seen in Heliot Emil's collection, to create unique and edgy pieces that will appeal to their target audience and increase brand recognition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Modular Fw26 Tech Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hh118389225-4.md) - [Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Street Utility Rugged Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-violet-collection.md)