# Botanically Casual Collaborations The Raf Simons x Mr Porter Collection is Clad in Flower Prints By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raf-simons-x-mr-porter References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/raf-simons-x-mr-porter/) & [rafsimons](http://www.rafsimons.com/) The Raf Simons x Mr Porter collaboration collection highlights [flower-printed sweatshirts and statement tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) that are showcased alongside collared shirts and bomber jackets. This [botanically infused menswear line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-x-highgrove) is created for Simons' fashion forward consumer and marries the visionary designer's aesthetic of clean minimalism with vivid hues of color and pattern. Appealing to a younger consumer base, the Raf Simons x Mr Porter collaboration collection boasts the perfect mix of aesthetics and comfort for their wearer. While pieces from this collection are bright and eye-catching, they are also utilitarian and practical thanks to their air of simplicity. Reviving a colorful aesthetic, seen in past years during his time at Jil Sander, Raf Simons creates a youthful line of urban casuals that act as unique statement pieces while maintaining their sense of flexibility within one's existing wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Streetwear:** Urban casuals with youthful and colorful aesthetic can disrupt streetwear industry. - **Botanical Prints:** Botanical infused fashion can disrupt men's fashion industry. - **Designer Collaborations:** Collaborations between designers and online retailers can disrupt fashion retail industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streetwear:** The colorful, eye-catching urban casuals can appeal to younger audience and disrupt streetwear industry. - **Men's Fashion:** The botanical prints can offer a unique and fresh perspective to men's fashion and disrupt the traditional men's clothing industry. - **Fashion Retail:** Collaborations between designers and online retailers can offer unique and exclusive products, disrupting the traditional fashion retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Bag Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-x-porter.md) - [Exclusive Joint Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-la.md) - [Elevated Casual Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring.md) - [Collaborative Floral-Detailed Nylon Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-3.md) - [Collaborative Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-x-napapijri.md) - [Industrial Heritage-Honoring Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-system.md) - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md) - [Archival-Inspired Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-napapijr.md) - [Puffed Collaborative Premium Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-clarks.md)