# Eclipse-Inspired Apparel Lines Converse's Solar Pack is Part of Its Year of the Dog Line By Ell Smith | Published 2018-01-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-pack References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/1/converse-year-of-the-dog-one-star-solar-pack-collection) & [converse](https://www.converse.com/us/en_us/c/converse) Those looking to ring in the New Year in style might be drawn to [Converse's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-clothing-line) Year of the Dog collection titled Solar Pack, which was inspired by the legend of the Tiangou [Eclipse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rem-beauty-2). The Solar Pack in the brand's Year of the Dog line includes a bomber, a hoodie and a variety of T-shirts, all of which have been embroidered with a color palette that is reminiscent of the setting sun. The standout pieces include the pink satin bomber, which is ideal for those looking to make a statement. Meanwhile, the ore laid back fashionista may be drawn to the [newly low-top sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-chucks-in-love), which feature subtle pink detailing, alongside the iconic Converse One Star logo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 22% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eclipse-inspired Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating apparel lines that draw inspiration from natural phenomena like eclipses to offer unique and visually striking designs. - **Year of the Dog Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing product lines that cater to specific cultural themes, such as the Chinese zodiac, to tap into niche markets and create special edition collections. - **Embroidered Color Palette:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating intricate and vibrant embroidery techniques into clothing designs to enhance visual appeal and offer customers unique and personalized products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists and designers to create innovative clothing collections that blend artistic inspiration with fashion trends. - **Streetwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with bold color choices and unconventional design elements to create disruptive streetwear fashion lines that stand out in a crowded market. - **Athletic Footwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining fashion and sports performance by incorporating bright and eye-catching designs into athletic footwear to attract fashion-forward consumers who value style and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar Craft Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-lunar-new-year.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Shimmery New Year-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hajime-sorayama-2.md) - [Festive Lunar New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-uno-year-of-the-dragon.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-pack-1.md) - [Festive Pet Apparel Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-pet.md) - [Lunar New Year Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-x-feng-chen-wang.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-2.md) - [Seasonal New Year-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-1.md)