# Fashion-Forward Exploration Apparel South2 West8 Unveiled Stylish Cold Weather Essentials By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south2-west8 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/south2-west8-fall-winter-2018-lookbook) & [nepenthes.co.jp](http://www.nepenthes.co.jp/feature/72/f72.html) South2 West8 is a sub-label by [NEPENTHES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes) and it is making a return with a range of [exploration apparel for Fall/Winter 2018](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-heritage). The Japanese fashion label's brand-new pieces will help to prepare consumers for the colder seasons of the year. Delivering an array of patterns and designs, the collection also boasts a broad range of silhouettes as well. The upcoming South2 West8 Fall/Winter 2018 collection features pieces such as sweatpants, vests and knit hoodies. Some standout items from the new seasonal range are the [functional anoraks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection) that are coated in a tree camouflage print, the metallic overcoats accented with leather details, a wide-fitting long plaid coat, the Americana graphic hoodies, a tan fishermen's vest, and loose-fitting neon sweatpants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exploration Apparel:** South2 West8's new exploration apparel line presents opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor wear industry. - **Cold Weather Essentials:** The trend of producing fashionable cold weather essentials could expand to other fashion labels and industries looking to cater to specific consumer needs. - **Patterned and Designed Apparel:** The use of patterned and designed apparel in cold weather clothing could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashionable cold weather essentials trend could expand into other sectors of the fashion industry, allowing for increased consumer options and competition. - **Outdoor Wear:** South2 West8's exploration apparel line could encourage other outdoor wear brands to incorporate style and design innovation into their functional items. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The use of unique prints and designs in South2 West8's clothing line present opportunity for disruptive innovation in textile manufacturing processes and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2.md) - [Winter Apparel Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-tokyo-fallwinter-2025.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soukuu-collaboration.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-lifetech-wear.md) - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md) - [Seasonal Co-Ord Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-release.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md)