# Branded Minimalist Apparel Lines Places+Faces' FW 2018 Boasts Stylish and Comfortable Urban Pieces By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-apparel References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/places-faces-fall-winter-2018-collection-release-lookbook) & [placesplusfaces](http://www.placesplusfaces.com/) Contemporary streetwear label Places+Faces debuts a minimalist apparel line that largely centers around brand representations. The collection consists of [comfort-focused streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-x-new-era) — from tracksuits to high-quality tees. For its Fall/Winter 2018 range, Places+Faces embraces a very formulaic approach to contemporary fashion. The garments are unified by way of their aesthetic embellishments. Each piece boasts the label's logo front row and center. To create a sense of variation for the minimalist apparel line, the "photographers-turned-streetwear-label" makes its offerings available in a myriad of colors. From intense reds, neon greens and soft pinks to classic whites, blacks, and yellows, the [capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw25) definitely satisfies color preferences. In addition to the easy-to-style branded minimalist apparel, Places+Faces offers a range of accessories, including a sleek cross-body bag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a sustainable minimalist apparel line using organic and recycled materials. - **Brand Representation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a technology that allows consumers to personalize and customize their own brand representations on apparel. - **Comfort-focused Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart wearable technology into comfort-focused streetwear to enhance functionality and user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Implement virtual reality and augmented reality technologies in online fashion shopping experiences. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Automate apparel manufacturing processes by using robotics and artificial intelligence to increase productivity and reduce costs. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Design innovative accessories that incorporate sustainable materials and advanced technologies for improved functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md) - [Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Elevated Athleisure Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure.md) - [Minimalistic Activewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-sacai.md) - [Seasonal Wardrobe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw25.md) - [Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-x-new-era.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md)