# Minimalist Sophisticated Casual Wear Arte Antwerp's Spring/Summer 2018 Boasts Quality and Style By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-casual-wear-ensembles References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/arte-antwerp-spring-summer-2018-lookbook) & [shop.arte-antwerp](https://shop.arte-antwerp.com/) Contemporary fashion label Arte Antwerp channels "streamlined silhouettes and quality craftsmanship" in a sophisticated casual wear collection for Spring/Summer 2018. The men's clothing line is tastefully simple and minimalist, putting emphasis on subdued colors and straight cuts, while also inserting modern takes on retro aesthetics. In ordered to balance the capsule's simple design language, the lifestyle brand incorporated some busy, yet uniform patterns like the head-to-toe daisy-style button-up and matching pants. The overall elegance and lack of extravagance in the sophisticated casual wear for 2018 makes the Spring/Summer collection an "elevated" range of ensembles that will be perfect for any occasion or style. The collection also features a selection of [lightweight outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke), with a highlight on the "navy-hued nylon-constructed anorak" that communicates indisputable elegance and effortless status. Photo Credits: [Jef Claes](http://www.jefclaes.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 42% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streamlined Silhouettes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating clothing lines that emphasize clean and simple designs. - **Quality Craftsmanship:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating high-quality materials and precise manufacturing techniques into fashion collections. - **Modern Retro Aesthetics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining elements of retro style with modern fashion trends. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by producing sophisticated, minimalist clothing lines that appeal to consumers looking for timeless style. - **Lifestyle:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the lifestyle industry by providing elevated and effortlessly stylish ensembles that cater to various occasions and personal styles. - **Outerwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outerwear industry by creating lightweight and elegant designs, such as navy-hued nylon-constructed anoraks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Elevated Casual Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md)