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# Butterfly-Adorned Tracksuits
Needles Unveiled Two Sleek Tracksuits for the Fall/Winter 2018 Season

By Amy Duong | Published 2018-10-01 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleek-tracksuits
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/needles-tracksuits-fw18-buy/) & [nepenthes.shop-pro.jp](http://nepenthes.shop-pro.jp/?pid=135469085)

Fashion label Needles recently dropped some [collaborative work along streetwear imprints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2tone-jersey-collection) for the season and its latest offerings are two pairs of sleek tracksuits to ease into the Fall/Winter 2018 season. The pieces are comprised of [two zip-up track jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes) and two matching bottoms to complement it. The bottoms boast pleated details and all of the pieces are constructed using a soft polyester jersey fabric material.

The tracksuits are available in two colorway options -- gray and a bright turquoise. These suits have a contrasting striped accent on the sleeves and on the sides of the pants. Notably, all four pieces have a [butterfly motif embroidered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-needles) on the chest or the side of the pants.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 10% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Collaborative Streetwear:** Opportunity for fashion labels to collaborate with streetwear imprints to create sleek and fashionable tracksuits.
- **Pleated Details:** Incorporating pleated details into tracksuits to add a stylish and unique element.
- **Embroidered Motifs:** Utilizing embroidered motifs, such as butterflies, to add a touch of elegance and individuality to tracksuits.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the trend of sleek and stylish tracksuits to cater to the streetwear market.
- **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can focus on producing soft polyester jersey fabric materials suitable for constructing tracksuits.
- **Apparel Retail:** Apparel retailers can capitalize on the trend of collaborative tracksuits by stocking up on fashionable options for customers.

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