# Slouchy Sportwear Capsules monkey time & Champion Created Relaxed Silhouettes for SS18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-time References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/monkey-time-champion-spring-summer-2018) & [store.united-arrows.co.jp](http://store.united-arrows.co.jp/shop/mt/_search/search_result.html?p_bid=42516&p_cutyid=&dstore=2&p_sid=1795) Fashion label 'monkey time' worked with [streetwear giant Champion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-2) yet again for the fast-approaching spring and summer seasons. The new monkey time x Champion Spring/Summer 2018 collection boasts prominent slouchy fits and relaxed silhouettes. The capsule is comprised of a range of comfortable and versatile staples such as hoodies, shorts, t-shirts, track pants, button-down shirts and trousers. The [collaborative collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammut) has a wide range of colors that accent the garments, such as vibrant orange, forest green, yellow, bright blue, gray and black. All the pieces are constructed with Champion's iconic soft reverse-weave cotton materials. The essential hoodies, tees and shorts recall Champion's style, where as the track items and striped button-down shirts resemble monkey time's style. The monkey time x Champion Spring/Summer 2018 collection was made available for purchase on monkey time's website as of March 9th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Slouchy Fits:** Opportunity for fashion brands to embrace relaxed and comfortable silhouettes in their collections. - **Versatile Staples:** Demand for clothing items that can be easily mixed and matched for various occasions presents an opportunity for brands to create versatile capsule collections. - **Collaborative Collections:** Brand partnerships offer a chance for collaboration and innovation, creating unique and highly desirable products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate slouchy fits and relaxed silhouettes to cater to the growing demand for comfortable and stylish clothing. - **Athleisure:** The combination of sportswear and streetwear elements in the slouchy sportswear capsules presents an opportunity for athleisure brands to expand their offerings. - **E-commerce:** The availability of the collaborative collection for purchase on monkey time's website highlights the importance of e-commerce platforms in reaching customers and driving sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring-Centric Collaborative Cozy Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/academy-series.md) - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md) - [Nature-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fruit-stand-1.md) - [Street Vendor-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fruit-stand.md) - [Highly Limited Garment Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-man-x-reigning-champ.md) - [Technical Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro.md) - [Private Label Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champs-sports-gear.md) - [Multi-Brand Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-2.md) - [Artisinal Athletic Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-x-reigning-champ.md)