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# Moody Fashion Collections
Helder Vices Launches a Grungy Lookbook for Fall/Winter 2018

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moody-fashions
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/helder-vices-fall-winter-2018-all-american-climax-lookbook) & [heldervices](http://heldervices.com/)

Streetwear label Helder Vices launches a moody fashion editorial to present its graphic-heavy and gritty offering for Fall/Winter 2018, highlighting hoodies, tees, accessories and button-ups that fir into the aesthetic of a gloomy youth. Dubbed 'All American Climax,' the collection is "centered around lust and religion"— a bold, but expected comparison. Helder Vices explores this topic through the accessibility of fashion and the ability of style to allow self-expression and relentless experimentation.

The Fall/Winter 2018 range relies heavily on enigmatic graphics to communicate moody fashion aesthetics, as well as the overall grittiness of today's underground youth. The designs rely on a dominant black and white palette, while the silhouettes are made to be [androgynous](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). All in all, the Fall/Winter 2018 collection by Helder Vices boasts timeless pieces, [unique acrylic accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitesse) and an in depth contemplation of the placement of youth within the notions of religion and desire.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Graphic-heavy Fashion:** The inclusion of enigmatic graphics in fashion designs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
- **Androgynous Silhouettes:** The embrace of androgynous silhouettes opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry, allowing for more gender-neutral fashion options.
- **Gloomy Youth Aesthetics:** The rise of gloomy youth aesthetics creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by catering to the desire for moody fashion styles.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Streetwear Fashion:** The streetwear fashion industry can tap into the demand for graphic-heavy designs and gloomy youth aesthetics.
- **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore unique acrylic accessories as a way to offer innovative and eye-catching products.
- **Religion-themed Fashion:** The religion-themed fashion industry can push boundaries and inspire disruptive innovation by incorporating themes of religion and desire into fashion collections.

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