# Cynically Re-Adapted Workwear The New ZDDZ Collection is Aptly Titled 'Self Unemployed' By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-04-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-zddz References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/4/zddz-2017-fall-winter-lookbook-corp) & [zddzshop](https://zddzshop.com/collections/fw17) Recently, a new ZDDZ collection hit stores, along with an editorial that promotes the many different pieces that comprise it. The pieces draw from [traditional workwear staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear) in a sense, however the new ZDDZ collection supplies all of them with an edgy twist -- resulting in causal yet structured ensembles that make a statement. To make this inspiration clear, the brand titled the collection 'Self Unemployed' -- which works to instil [individualism and personal power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). Further enhancing this theme are the [bold color palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) that are used throughout the new ZDDZ collection -- with hues of bright yellow, blue, purple, and red featured on the material itself and on the cynical graphics that decorate many of the pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Re-adapted Workwear:** There is an opportunity for companies to create collections that take traditional workwear staples and infuse them with a modern, edgy twist. - **Causal Yet Structured Ensembles:** The demand for clothing that is both comfortable and stylish continues to grow, presenting an opportunity for brands to create outfits that strike the perfect balance between the two. - **Bold Color Palettes with Cynical Graphics:** The combination of vibrant colors and edgy graphics offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands that want to make a bold statement with their designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the appeal of re-adapted workwear and create collections that cater to the growing demand for casual yet structured ensembles. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can explore the use of cynical graphics in combination with bold color palettes to create visually striking designs that resonate with consumers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can experiment with producing fabrics in vibrant colors to meet the demand for bold color palettes in fashion collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workwear-Inflected Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozism.md) - [Workwear Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md) - [Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-dirty-jobs.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Youthful Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-corporate-edit.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)