# Cross-Cultural Laid Back Apparel New Balance & thisisneverthat Launch a Fall/Winter 22 Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-3 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/thisisneverthat-fall-winter-2022-collection-lookbook-info) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.ca/) American footwear giant [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-season-3) has teamed up with South Korean label [thisisneverthat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26) to deliver a new [Fall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes)/Winter 2022 collection. The capsule features a range of relaxed-fit 90s-inspired pieces that are well suited for casualwear. As a whole, the Fall/Winter 2022 collection is incredibly wide-ranging. For example, garments include hunting camo jackets, mohair cardigans, pajama pants, wool vests, and quilted collar jackets. However, there are a handful of design motifs that act as a throughline for the eclectic mix of pieces, such as denim patchwork, brighght colorways, and camo-like patterning. For those interested, the entire New Balance x thisisneverthat Fall/Winter 2022 collection is set to drop on Friday, August 19, and will be available to purchase on both brands' websites. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Relaxed-fit Apparel:** The popularity of comfortable, laid-back clothing is disrupting traditional formalwear, particularly in the fashion industry. - **90s-inspired Fashion:** Nostalgia for 90s styling is spurring innovation in the fashion industry as designers create modern takes on classic looks. - **Eclectic Design Motifs:** Mixing and matching a variety of design elements, such as bright colorways, patchwork denim, and camo-like patterning, is a popular way to create unique products in multiple industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend for relaxed-fit clothing and eclectic design motifs to create unique, comfortable and stylish clothing for various market segments. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can leverage the trend for 90s-inspired fashion to create vintage-inspired and comfortable athletic wear that appeals to a wider variety of customers. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear fashion can take advantage of the trend for eclectic design motifs to create unique and recognizable pieces that appeal to consumers looking for individuality in their clothing choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes.md) - [Vibrant Sportswear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-season-3.md) - [Seasonal Co-Ord Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-release.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9060-sneaker-colorway.md) - [Elevated Winter Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-x-skims.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Collaborative Running Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-collections.md) - [Workwear Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26.md) - [Collaborative Sportswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-offwhite.md)