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# Evocative Shadowy Streetwear
The Passarella Death Squad x Boxfresh 2013 Collection is Illuminating

By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-12-13 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passarella-death-squad-x-boxfresh-2013
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/12/passarella-death-squad-x-boxfresh-2013-spring-summer-collection-2) & [boxfresh](http://www.boxfresh.co.uk/passarelladeathsquad)

The Passarella Death Squad x Boxfresh 2013 Spring/Summer collection is dreamy with wicked graphic prints and a mix of diversely treated materials.

This coherent [collaborative effort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tss) is a match made in heaven. The result is a sharp collection of tees, jackets and sweaters. The imaginative [graphic t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection) are monochromatic, made up of evocative photographic shadow images that are printed on tees made of bamboo. These chic tees are compelling and expressive.

Other polished and unusually treated pieces include the jackets. There are drum-dyed jacket made of lamb leather and a black trench coat constructed from 'shape memory' fabric. The cuts of the jackets are contemporary and edgy interpretations of integral closet staples.

The Passarella Death Squad x Boxfresh 2013 Spring/Summer collection is the ultimate [British streetwear collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-neighborhood).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- 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's Driving This Trend

- **Graphic Prints:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new printing techniques and materials for graphic prints on clothing.
- **Unusual Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring alternative and sustainable materials for clothing construction.
- **Contemporary Cuts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional garment construction techniques to create unique and edgy cuts.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative design elements and materials into clothing collections.
- **Printing Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced printing techniques for creating high-quality graphic prints.
- **Textile Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional materials and fabric treatments for textile production.

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