# Retro Sporty Fashion Capsules Eric Emanuel's Spring/Summer 2018 is Informed by 90s Gym Class By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-sporty-fashion References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/eric-emanuel-gym-class-capsule) & [ericemanuel](https://www.ericemanuel.com/collections/apparel) Eric Emanuel boasts very retro sporty fashion ensembles with a hint of nostalgia for the Spring/Summer 2018 collection. The line-up is minimalist as it is comprised of the absolute essentials — a t-shirt, a tearaway pant, a pair of basic shorts, a coaches jacket and a hoodie. Strongly informed by the style and culture of [90s high school gym class](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection), the retro sporty fashion has a comfortable, carefree and playful aesthetic. In addition, Eric Emanuel chose to incorporate [sport-inspired graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5th-quarter-collection) and a tri-fold colorway, consisting of gray, deep green and vibrant yellow. The clothing designs reference the game of dodgeball, as the tees sport a full-back graphic of a bullseye with the words 'DIVE,' 'DODGE,' 'DIP,' as well as a prominent typography that boasts 'TARGET.' Photo Credits:[Michael Knapp](https://www.instagram.com/snappsny/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Sporty Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of retro sporty fashion with a modern twist, combining nostalgic designs with contemporary materials. - **Minimalist Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a clothing line focused on minimalist fashion, offering essential and versatile pieces for a clean and modern look. - **90s Nostalgia:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the 90s nostalgia trend by creating clothing collections that evoke the style and culture of that era, targeting consumers seeking a retro aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform or app that connects consumers directly with independent retro sporty fashion brands, bypassing traditional retail channels. - **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with sustainable and eco-friendly materials to create a new line of streetwear that combines retro sporty designs with a focus on environmental consciousness. - **Youth Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with influencers or youth culture icons to launch limited-edition fashion capsules that resonate with younger generations and tap into the power of social media marketing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Retro Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme.md) - [Store-Exclusive Vibrant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eric-emanuel-1.md) - [Camp-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-outdoor.md) - [Old-School Soccer Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection.md) - [Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear.md) - [Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-accessories.md) - [80s Football-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-team-dressers.md) - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md)