# Gothic Structural Clothing This Clothing Collection is Minimal Yet Unusual By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-clothing References: [dzhus.portfoliobox.me](http://dzhus.portfoliobox.me/) Despite its minimal, clean and straightforward designs, this structural clothing still follows an unconventional pattern. The new structural clothing line was designed by the conceptual womenswear brand 'DHUS' and offers [avante-garde pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) that come in [neutral colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection). This particular line includes shirts, pants, skirts and dresses that have been re-imagined in a way that makes them stand out from other clothing collections. The pieces are all various shades of gray or black in color and feature cone-shaped hoods, straight lines and limited patterns. This structural clothing line is based around [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) and that fact is very apparent when looking at the collection. With its somber colors, simple designs and avante-garde flair, this clothing collection is appropriately titled 'Nihilism.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of clothing that combines minimalist design elements with unconventional patterns and structural elements. - **Avant-garde Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a collection of clothing that pushes the boundaries of traditional fashion with unique shapes, limited patterns, and somber colors. - **Geometric Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of geometric shapes in clothing design to create visually striking and unconventional garments. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative clothing lines that challenge conventional fashion norms and offer unique designs to attract niche markets. - **Conceptual Womenswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional concepts and design principles to create avant-garde womenswear collections that cater to individuals looking for bold and distinctive fashion choices. - **Structural Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer the development of clothing that combines structural elements with minimalist aesthetics, offering customers a blend of functionality and individualistic style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [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) - [Modular Daily Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-uniform-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Inclusive Wardrobe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-second-dawn.md)