# Futuristic New Wave Apparel The Latest Xevi Fernández Collection Features Pastel Clothing Staples By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-02-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-clothing References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/xevi-fernandez-fallwinter-2016/) & [xevifernandez](http://xevifernandez.com/) The Xevi Fernández Fall/Winter 2016 collection was unveiled at Fashion Week Madrid's EGO event and stunned audiences with its contemporary pastel clothing. Drawing inspiration from sci-fi film imagery and the New Wave music genre of the early 80s, this menswear range fuses pastel clothing staples with sculptural accessories. Fusing [retro and futuristic elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection), the collection highlights shiny textures that are a result of its vinyl fabrics. Standouts from the collection include pastel rain coats and embroidered knits that are accented with a "Future" message. Referencing the sculptural eyewear, visors and headpieces of the 80s, this [sci-fi-themed collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects) blends the decade's fearless aesthetic with [oversized silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). Though fun and conceptual, this collection is surprisingly wearable with pieces that promote comfort and ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Pastel Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of affordable, sustainable pastel clothing staples for the mainstream fashion market. - **Retro-futuristic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of visually striking, technologically advanced clothing that merges elements from the past and future. - **Sci-fi-inspired Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a collection of menswear that combines futuristic elements with functional and comfortable pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of integrating sustainable materials, innovative technologies, and unconventional design concepts into mainstream fashion. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new fabric technologies that allow for the creation of pastel clothing with unique textures and durability. - **Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent cutting-edge eyewear designs that incorporate both retro and futuristic elements, offering consumers a new visual fashion experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md)