# Avant-Garde Technical Fashion sacai Taps ACRONYM for Its Spring/Summer 2022 Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacai1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/2/sacai-acronym-collab-ss22-release-info) & [store.sacai.jp](https://store.sacai.jp/acronym) Japanese luxury fashion label [sacai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fashion-collaboration) has announced that it will be launching its Spring/Summer 2022 collection, which will include a new collab with Errolson Hugh’s [ACRONYM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acronym-x-aliveform-the-blade). For the exciting new collab, the brands have merged two distinct ideas to develop entirely groundbreaking designs and styles. In particular, the collection sees [sacai's signature silhouettes and fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mungo-thomson-x-sacai) infused with ACRONYM’s high-tech elements. As a result, a line of fresh new bomber jackets, parkas, and trench coats arrive for men, while the two brands deliver a midi dress, cropped jacket, and woven skirt for women. “Having known Chitose, and of course sacai, for many years, this collaboration is the ideal kind of cross-pollination,” said Hugh. “And as I believe you can see from the results, it’s a true blend of the philosophies of both brands, where the sum is greater than the parts.” Image Credit: sacai x ACRONYM ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Technical Fashion Collaboration:** Trend towards fashion labels collaborating with high-tech brands to produce new, never-seen-before designs. - **Signature Silhouettes Infused with High-tech Elements:** The use of high-tech fabrics and design elements being incorporated into traditional fashion designs to create something entirely new and innovative. - **Blending Philosophies to Create Greater Results:** Fashion brands working together to create unique looks that embody the ethos of both brands and result in something that is greater than the sum of its parts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The trend towards technical fashion will continue to grow, pushing fashion brands to incorporate high-tech elements into traditional designs to create something entirely new. - **Technology Industry:** High-tech companies collaborating with fashion brands to create products that push the limits of design and incorporate technology in ways never before seen in fashion. - **Retail Industry:** With the rise of technical fashion collaborations, retailers must adapt to carrying these unique, high-tech styles in their stores and online, or risk being left behind in the ever-changing fashion landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Fashion Workwear Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fashion-collaboration.md) - [Workwear Hybrid Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacai-x-carhartt-wip.md) - [Spring-Centric Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-1.md) - [Collaborative Fall Season Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-x-sacai.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Collaborative Premium Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon.md) - [Reflective Art-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mungo-thomson-x-sacai.md) - [Minimalistic Activewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-sacai.md) - [Spring-Centric Collaborative Cozy Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/academy-series.md)