# Collaborative Multi-Pattern Apparel The NOMA t.d. Tie Dye-Inspired Line Was Made with Needles By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noma-td References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/2/noma-td-fall-winter-2018-lookbook) & [nomatextiledesign](http://www.nomatextiledesign.com/) For the Spring/Summer 2018 fashion season, [NOMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-collection-1) t.d. and [Needles joined forces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-for-nepenthes) to come up with a series of [tie dye-inspired designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-dyed-nylon) that combine different patterns with flowing silhouettes, making for a whimsical series of designs that have a highly casual yet versatile aesthetic. Included in the line are drop-crotch pants, more structured joggers, oversized dresses, suit jackets and vests, long skirts with buttons, bucket hats, sun hats, crossbody bags, button-up shirts, and more. In addition to the tie dye-inspired pieces, the pair launched a number of designer that boast traditional Chinese-inspired artwork. The colorways that are utilized in the collection tend to stick to uniform combinations, with many of the garments boasting navy and red, while other utilize navy and white. Image Credit: HYPEBEAST ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Multi-pattern Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion brands to mix and match patterns in a collaborative way to cater to different style preferences. - **Tie-dye Inspired Designs:** New potential for brands to produce tie-dye inspired clothes with casual yet versatile aesthetics. - **Chinese-inspired Artwork:** Fashion designers can utilize traditional Chinese artwork to infuse cultural styles into their products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Tie-dye, Chinese-inspired artwork and multi-pattern apparel trends provide innovative opportunities for the fashion industry to expand their product offerings and cater to different consumer preferences. - **Textile Industry:** The use of different patterns and tie-dye effects on fabrics presents a market for innovative textile makers. - **Accessories Industry:** Tie-dye designs and Chinese-inspired artwork presents new opportunities for designers in the accessory industry to create interesting and unique pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Fall Textile Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-collection-1.md) - [Collaborative Summer Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-needles.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes.md) - [Special Order Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2tone-jersey-collection.md) - [Milestone-Honoring Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-capsule.md) - [Collaborative Fleece Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-needles.md) - [Seasonal Co-Ord Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-release.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md)