# Retro-Psychedelic Japanese Fashion The New Needles Collection is Full of Statement Vintage Looks By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/8/needles-2018-spring-summer-collection) & [endclothing](https://www.endclothing.com/ca/brands/needles) For the Spring/Summer season of 2018, a new [Needles collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-needles) was released. As the Japanese designer brand has been known for its timeless styles that are modernized for today's consumers, it's not much of a surprise that it's latest drop is full of vintage looks that have a bit of contemporary flair. Included in the collection are [paisley-print coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-for-nepenthes) of varying lengths and styles, boldly striped wide-leg pants, loud button-up shirts, relaxed-fit dresses in vivid colorways, tie-dye ensembles, and much more. Although the patterns and cuts are reminiscent of the hippie era, Needles often makes use of contemporary materials and combines the retro looks with some futuristic-looking pieces to add a bit of contrast to the collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Fashion Revival:** Opportunity for brands to modernize vintage fashion styles while incorporating contemporary elements. - **Bold Patterned Apparel:** Demand for statement pieces with paisley, stripes, and tie-dye prints, creating opportunities for designers to innovate with patterns. - **Mixing Retro with Futuristic:** Potential for designers to blend vintage aesthetics with futuristic elements to create unique and contrasting fashion collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can tap into the trend of retro-inspired looks to create new collections and cater to consumer demand. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to produce innovative fabrics with bold patterns that meet the demand for unique and eye-catching apparel. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can capitalize on the popularity of vintage-inspired fashion by offering a wide range of retro and modern clothing options for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Collaborative Dynamic Eclectic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tss.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes.md) - [Seasonal Co-Ord Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-release.md) - [Revived Counterculture Trackwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-fw5-track-suit.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) - [Leopard Tracksuit Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-for-nepenthes.md) - [Collaborative Fleece Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-needles.md)