# Elevated Basic Apparel The Spring/Summer Uniqlo Collection Boasts Minimalist Designs By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-uniqlo References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/uniqlo-u-ss18-buy/#slide-8) & [uniqlo](http://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/) The 2018 Spring/Summer Uniqlo collection was recently released, with plenty of options for the [stylish minimalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core) to choose from. The collection was designed by Christophe Lemaire, a renowned fashion designer who hails from Besançon, France. The garments that comprise the collection include loose-fitting button-up shirts with a modern look, monochrome pullovers and jackets, pleated pants, simplistic backpacks, and one-toned belts. As all of the garments and accessories utilize pattern-free styles and monochrome colorways, it's easy to pair them together or [layer different styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line) for a different look. Although the garments are classified as basics, their use of quality material and structure gives them an [elevated aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine) that makes them great for dressing up or down, depending on the occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Fashion:** The trend towards minimalism in fashion, as shown by Uniqlo's Spring/Summer collection, can offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable materials and customization. - **Elevated Basics:** The trend towards elevated basic apparel, as exemplified by Uniqlo's 2018 collection, can provide opportunities for disruptive innovation in minimalistic design and quality material usage. - **Monochromatic Colorways:** The trend towards monochromatic colorways in fashion, as seen in Uniqlo's collection, can offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in accessories and pattern-free styles. ### Where This Applies - **Clothing and Apparel:** The clothing and apparel industry is seeing a trend towards simple, elevated basics, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable materials and customization. - **Design:** The trend towards minimalist, monochrome fashion design, as shown in Uniqlo's collection, can offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in functional and sleek design. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can take advantage of the trend towards pattern-free, monochromatic designs, as showcased by Uniqlo's collection, to develop minimalistic accessories and innovative materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Wardrobe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw25.md) - [Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-4.md) - [Premium Linen Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-2025-springsummer.md) - [Fall-Centric Layered Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Modern Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-waight-keller.md) - [Refined Spring-Ready Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-springsummer-uniqlo-c-collection.md) - [Elevated Loungewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-loungewear.md) - [Exclusive Retailer-Backed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-8.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md)