# Progressive Casual Menswear The New Minotaur SS18 Collection Focuses on Innovative Textiles By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minotaur References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/2/minotaur-2018-spring-summer) & [minotaur.co.jp](https://www.minotaur.co.jp/) Tokyo-based fashion label Minotaur unveiled its Spring/Summer 2018 collection, which is packed with [technical, clean casual wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuno-for-margaret-howell). With this new line, the label delivers its recognized blend of progressive design details and staple pieces. Minotaur embodies the idea of [minimalist modern apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit), offering a focus on unique textiles, rather than bold graphic details. The new Minotaur Spring/Summer 2018 collection boasts a mainly [neutral color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) of beige, black and white, but has occasional accents of light and dark blues, orange and green. Some of the selection ranges from trim pants and lightweight jackets to shorts, plain t-shirts, long sleeve shirts and button-ups. Some unique pieces include the asymmetrical parka, waterproof fabric-crafted coats, as well as polo shirts and patch-pocket jackets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Technical Casual Wear:** There is an opportunity for brands to create innovative clothing using technical textiles for a clean and casual look. - **Minimalist Modern Apparel:** The trend towards minimalist fashion provides a chance for brands to focus on simple designs with unique textiles. - **Asymmetrical and Patch-pocket Jackets:** Designers can explore disruptive innovation in jacket designs by incorporating asymmetrical shapes and patch pockets as unique features. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the trend of progressive casual menswear to introduce new collections and styles. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The demand for innovative textiles in casual menswear opens up opportunities for textile manufacturers to create and supply unique fabrics. - **Apparel Design:** Apparel designers have the opportunity to experiment with minimalist modern styles and incorporate technical textiles in their creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Western-Influenced Spring Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-capsule.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md)