# Simplified Grayscale Streetwear This Cav Empt Capsule Features a Range of Black and White Basics By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-04-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cav-empt-capsule References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/cav-empt-spring-summer-2018-new-release) A new Cav Empt capsule collection was recently revealed in time for the spring, which features a range of long-sleeve shirts, zip-up fleece jackets, pull-over sweaters, military-style button-ups, image-covered shirts, and more. All of the pieces that comprise the collection are held together by a common use of [black and white colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-the-north-face), helping the capsule to maintain a [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) that's highly versatile. Many of the pieces feature science fiction-inspired imagery, which the brand is known to implement into its designs frequently. The new Cav Empt capsule collection, as well as the brand's other Spring/Summer 2018 styles, can currently be found on its site, as well as from men's apparel and streetwear retailers, such as HAVEN, which has locations all around the globe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Minimalist Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of streetwear that focuses on clean, black and white designs for a versatile aesthetic. - **Science Fiction-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a collection of apparel that incorporates futuristic imagery and references from science fiction. - **Capsule Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce limited-edition apparel collections that align with specific themes or aesthetics, appealing to niche markets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to curate and sell minimalist streetwear collections online or in physical stores. - **Apparel Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to create fashion-forward pieces that incorporate science fiction elements. - **Streetwear Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with emerging streetwear brands to curate exclusive capsule collections and drive customer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md) - [Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core.md) - [Utility Street Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood.md) - [Vibrant Spring Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corteiz-7.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-x-new-era.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Collaborative Monochrome Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-the-north-face.md)