# Collaborative Skull-Covered Streetwear This New mastermind JAPAN Collection Was Made with JULIUS By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mastermind-japan References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/mastermind-japan-julius-2016-capsule) & [blacksense.jp](https://blacksense.jp/) Following up its partnership with Buscemi on a pair of luxurious leather sneakers, a new mastermind [JAPAN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan) collection was released with help from [JULIUS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-franks), a fashion label that was founded by designer Tatsuro Horikawa. Like much of the apparel that's put out by mastermind JAPAN, its latest series is made up out of [all-black fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blvck-paris-and-uno) and features white graphics in order to contrast it. Included are a number of gothic-style pieces, some of which are long masculine shirts, crewneck sweaters, tees, hoodies of various styles and fitted pants with expansive cargo-style pockets. Throughout the new mastermind JAPAN and JULIUS collaboration, distressed images of a skull and crossbones are incorporated, as well as the names of the brands and the number seven. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Streetwear Collections:** The collaboration between mastermind JAPAN and JULIUS highlights the trend of fashion labels partnering to create unique streetwear collections. - **Gothic-style Apparel:** The inclusion of gothic-style pieces in the mastermind JAPAN and JULIUS collection taps into the trend of dark and edgy fashion. - **Graphic Contrast Design:** The use of white graphics on black fabric in the mastermind JAPAN and JULIUS collaboration represents a trend of bold and visually striking designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate collaborative streetwear collections to create fresh and unique styles for consumers. - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can explore gothic-style apparel to cater to the demand for dark and edgy fashion trends. - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can explore graphic contrast techniques to create visually impactful designs for various products and platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utility Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan.md) - [Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-x-new-era.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [Streetwear Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-1.md) - [Collaborative Stylish Relaxed Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-and-fragment.md) - [Monochromatic Mascot-Themed Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-3.md) - [Japanese Bike Culture-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-palace.md) - [Highly Limited Garment Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-man-x-reigning-champ.md) - [Collaborative Premium Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon.md)