# NYC-Inspired Sporty Capsules Nike Celebrates the Eclectic NYC Parks in Latest Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2019-12-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyc-parks References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-nyc-parks-department-air-force-1/) New York City is home to over 1,900 parks, recreation areas, playgrounds and more -- [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ispa) honors these NYC Parks in its latest collection of footwear and apparel. The collaboration between the NYC parks department and Nike shine a light on communal spaces. The first item in the capsule is the iconic [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris) designs in a predominantly black base foundation before featuring details in green, orange, and blue to showcase the variety of parks in NYC. Additional details include the chain link mesh paneling, [Velcro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-home-infrared-sauna-blanket) patches for decor, and reflective 3M accents. The rest of the capsule features tees, fleece sweater, jogger pants, and more -- all of these feature bright branding details that highlight the NYC Parks logo and the Swoosh. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nike Collaborations with Local Communities:** Nike's collaboration with the NYC parks department demonstrates a trend towards brands partnering with local communities to create unique and meaningful products. - **Celebration of Urban Spaces:** The NYC-themed sporty capsule collection reflects a trend towards celebrating and showcasing urban spaces and their cultural significance. - **Bold Branding and Colorful Designs:** The use of bright branding details and colorful designs in the collection indicates a trend towards bold and eye-catching aesthetics in sportswear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear and Apparel:** The NYC-inspired sporty capsule collection offers opportunities for the sportswear and apparel industry to create localized collaborations and unique designs. - **Athletic Footwear:** The collaboration between Nike and the NYC parks department presents an opportunity for the athletic footwear industry to create sneakers that pay homage to specific locations and communities. - **Urban Fashion:** The celebration of urban spaces in the capsule collection aligns with the Urban Fashion industry, which can capitalize on the trend and create city-themed fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-project-1.md) - [Utilitarian Technical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-ispa.md) - [Collaborative Sportswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-offwhite.md) - [Rapper Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syna-collection.md) - [Celebratory Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-west-nyc.md) - [Football Culture-Inspired Athletic Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-and-nike.md) - [Sporty Retail Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-new-york-yankees.md) - [Colorful Paneling Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-iii-1.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Dynamic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-block-down-2.md)