# Functional Menswear Capsules Guerrilla Group's Runaway Heroes Line is Highly Functional By Amy Duong | Published 2018-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runaway-heroes References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/guerrilla-group-2018-spring-summer-collection) & [guerrilla-group.co](https://www.guerrilla-group.co/collections/eyes-sins-s-s-2018-runaway-heroes) Runaway Heroes is Guerrilla Group's latest project for Spring/Summer 2018, which includes classic pieces reworked with new design details. The technical fashion brand highlights functionality with the new collection through its implementation of [multiple pocket details and sturdy materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname). Some classic Guerrilla Group pieces are revived including the high-rise cargo bottoms and the black layered-sleeve shirt. The Runaway Heroes collection introduces impressive brand-new items such as [joggers that are water-resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climber-easy-pants), have external pockets, elasticated hemming and anatomical seams. The brand uses a new fabric called elasticated Cordura denim that delivers both durability and comfort. This material is incorporated into a pair of pants and the collection's denim jacket. The Runaway Heroes capsule also features a [cross-body bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1) with "BODY BAG" imprinted over it and a series of beanies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Menswear:** The trend of functional menswear with multiple pocket details, water-resistant and durable materials, and anatomical seams is disrupting the fashion industry and creating opportunities for innovative designers. - **Technical Fashion:** The trend towards technical fashion is providing opportunities for designers who can combine high-performance materials with sleek designs. - **Elasticated Cordura Denim:** The trend towards elasticated Cordura denim is disrupting the denim industry by offering customers a new, durable and comfortable material. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has opportunities to innovate on designs that incorporate functionality and durability. - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can explore technical and high-performance materials to create fashionable athletic wear. - **Denim:** The denim industry can add value to their products by incorporating the durable yet comfortable elasticated Cordura denim fabric. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Utility Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp-company-x-beams.md) - [Utility Capsule Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-legacy-work-shop-x-goldwin.md) - [Technical Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro.md) - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Functional Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname.md) - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md) - [Functional Streetwear Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climber-easy-pants.md)