# Elegantly Experimental Sportswear The Publish SS 2014 Mono Collection Draws from Abstract Art By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publish-ss-2014 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/06/18/publish-springsummer-2014-mono-collection/) & [publishbrand](http://publishbrand.com/) Every piece in the Publish SS 2014 'Mono' collection falls into one of two categories: light or shadow. The two-tone line borrows from abstract art with the intention of testing the boundaries of what is considered "right" or "wrong" when it comes to fashion. The end result is a [monochromatic collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) with an experimental streak and extreme focus on fit and style.The line features exquisitely made pieces, such as a [lightweight mesh basketball jersey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solotex-mesh-performance), a short-sleeved hoodie made from reverse terry and outfitted with zippered side pockets and a pair of French terry shorts that boast an extended inseam. The Publish SS 2014 'Mono' collection encompasses the beautiful simplicity of contrast. The latest offerings manage to be [comfortable and athletic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/song-for-the-mute-adidas) without relinquishing their sophistication or elegance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Art-inspired Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sportswear collections that test the boundaries of fashion and blur the line between art and clothing. - **Monochromatic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing monochromatic collections that prioritize fit, style, and comfort. - **Experimental Athleisure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing athleisure wear that combines athletic functionality with high-end fashion and materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating abstract art-inspired sportswear collections that push the boundaries of traditional fashion. - **Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing monochromatic sportswear collections that prioritize fit, style, and comfort. - **Athleisure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing experimental athleisure wear that combines athletic functionality with high-end fashion and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md) - [Minimalistic Activewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-sacai.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Technical Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro.md) - [Muted Sportswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/song-for-the-mute-adidas.md) - [Mountain-Inspired Equipment Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-salehe-bembury.md) - [Tennis-Ready Apparel Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss25-tennis-collection.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md)