# 70s-Inspired Streetwear Collections NEPENTHES Debuts the Needles Fall / Winter 2018 Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2018-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-fall-winter-2018 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/needles-2018-fall-winter-collection) The [Needles Fall / Winter 2018 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-needles) is released and brings forth some bold statement pieces. The Japanese brand taps at a more retro aesthetic, taking inspiration from vintage styles whilst still maintaining some of its staple pieces. Some returning items in the series include the Needle's "inimitable [track suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-beams)," its wide HD pants, iconic dramatic patterns such as leopard or jacquard floral patterns. In attempts to brighten up the moody winter, the Needles Fall, Winter 2018 collection incorporates bold, bright colors such as reds and blues. The new collection features pieces such as flared buttons, paisley prints, and belts with the peace sign on it to recall the retro look of a flower child from the 60s and 70s. Another notable returning item are the brand's recognized [loafers and its Ghillie sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Streetwear:** Opportunity for brands to tap into nostalgia and create collections that combine vintage styles with modern aesthetics. - **Bold Statement Pieces:** Demand for fashion items that make a bold and distinctive statement, incorporating bright colors, prints, and unique design elements. - **Floral and Animal Patterns:** Growing popularity of prints such as leopard and jacquard floral, offering opportunities for brands to incorporate these patterns into their collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive opportunity for fashion brands to capitalize on the trend of retro-inspired streetwear and bold statement pieces in their collections. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Opportunity to produce and supply the demand for unique and bold fashion pieces, including flared buttons, paisley prints, and items with distinctive patterns. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for shoe brands to create and market retro-inspired footwear, including loafers and sneakers with unique design elements like Ghillie details. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Seasonal Co-Ord Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-release.md) - [Leopard Tracksuit Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-for-nepenthes.md) - [Revived Counterculture Trackwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-fw5-track-suit.md) - [Collaborative Fleece Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-needles.md) - [Collaborative Dynamic Eclectic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tss.md) - [Collaborative Summer Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-needles.md) - [Special Order Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2tone-jersey-collection.md) - [Knit Track Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-beams.md)