# Patched Retro Denim Fashion The Acne Studios x Starter Black Label Capsule is Chic and Playful By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-denim-fashion References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/starter-black-label-acne-studios-collaboration) & [acnestudios](https://www.acnestudios.com/ca/en/home) Contemporary streetwear purveyor [Acne Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin) enters in collaboration with Black Label — "the premium arm of Starter sportswear," for a chic and retro denim fashion collection. From washed-out denim jackets to casual 90s-style jeans, the silhouettes in the collection have been derived from Acne Studios' historical archives. The garments are co-branded either subtly or boldly — some of the offerings feature a stylishly overbearing abundance of patches. This adds a unique and cheerful aspect to the aesthetic of the retro denim fashion collection. In addition, when designing the Acne Studios x Starter Black Label capsule, the collaborators looked toward influences from the world of basketball. This translates to [salmon-accented varsity jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balenciaga-x-nba), breezy basketball shorts, and a few hats. As a result, the retro denim fashion collection reflects both the timeless streetwear-forward aspect from Acne Studios and the sporty aesthetics of Starter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Retro Denim Fashion:** Creating fashion collections that are derived from historical archives and have a retro feel could disrupt the traditional fashion industry on a large scale. - **Co-branding:** Incorporating co-branded elements into a fashion collection could disrupt the traditional concept of individual design and help businesses expand their reach by partnering with complementary industries. - **Basketball-inspired Clothing:** Incorporating sports-inspired clothing into a fashion collection could disrupt the traditional ideas of fashion design and broaden the appeal of clothing lines to sports enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry could incorporate historical archives and retro designs into its collections to appeal to new consumer demographics and create new fashion trends. - **Sportswear Industry:** Partnering with fashion companies to create unique clothing collections could disrupt the sportswear industry and help companies reach new customers outside of sports enthusiasts. - **Basketball Industry:** Incorporating basketball-themed clothing into a fashion collection could disrupt the basketball industry by creating an increased interest in basketball-inspired fashion, and reach out to fashion lovers outside the sports industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Denim Capsule Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-camphorwood.md) - [Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin.md) - [Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5th-quarter-collection.md) - [Graphic Garment-Dyed Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-levis-1.md) - [Retro Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme.md) - [Co-Branded Californian Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-stussy.md) - [Distressed Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito.md) - [Versatile Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim.md) - [Bold Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-denim-collections-levis-and-adsb-andersson-bell-join-forces-to-reimagi.md)