# Transport-Inspired Casual Wear Saturdays NYC's Spring/Summer 2018 References Historic Events By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportinspired-casual-wear References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/saturdays-nyc-ss18/#slide-6) & [saturdaysnyc](https://www.saturdaysnyc.com/) With the new Spring/Summer 2018 collection Saturdays NYC creates transport-inspired casual wear silhouettes. The men's line features [contemporary styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-barakett-spring), reverting back to historic events of the trade routes. Thereby, it bridges ancient cultures with modern streetwear. The line features sleek button-up shirts with safari-esque animal prints and traditional Kasuri tie-dyeing techniques, as well as windbreakers with mute nuances of yellow and tinted rose. Further exploring the relationship between style and trade. A model is shot, wearing a [pleated green pant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26), a yellow short sleeve button-up and what appears to be a white tucked-in tank top -- a fitting traditional outfit for the early 1900s man. This further reinforces the idea behind this transport-inspired casual wear collection, where every piece references itself, as well as history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 5% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Transport-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to explore historical trade routes and create modern and stylish interpretations. - **Kasuri Tie-dyeing:** Opportunity for textile companies to innovate in the production of traditional fabrics and techniques. - **Safari Animal Prints:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to incorporate animal prints in contemporary and stylish ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Has an opportunity to explore and incorporate historical trade routes and techniques in modern designs. - **Textile Industry:** Can innovate on traditional fabrics and techniques to create new products for the fashion industry. - **Retail Industry:** Has an opportunity to incorporate safari animal prints in contemporary and stylish ways to attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utility-Inspired Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khakis.md) - [Seasonal Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyra-scenic-route.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Coastal Utility Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-springsummer-2026.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md)