# Throwback Soccer Collections The Umbro Pro Training SS16 Line References 1990's Era Fashion By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-05-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbro-pro-training References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/05/07/umbro-pro-training-ss16/) The [Umbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection) Pro Training SS16 collection is a 1990's-inspired take from the British sportswear brand. The recently announced range features a variety of classic 1990's color palettes that will instantly transport the individual back in time. The well-timed collection serves as a celebration of this year's upcoming Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro and the UEFA European Championships. The collection includes a number of bold looks that feature prominent references to the brand's [double-chevron logo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oof-x-umbro), as well as England-related prints, given the brand's birthplace. Accompanying the announcment of the collection is a short film that serves as a lookbook, which was directed by The Rig Out. The Umbro Pro Training SS16 line is currently available for purchase online and at retailers including Size UK. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Throwback Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of throwback fashion collections that reference specific decades to tap into nostalgia and cater to consumers seeking unique and retro styles. - **Sportswear Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with sports brands to create limited edition collections that combine modern performance features with nostalgic design elements, appealing to both athletes and fashion enthusiasts. - **Branded Lookbooks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce creative and visually engaging lookbooks or short films to showcase new fashion collections and enhance brand storytelling, driving customer engagement and brand awareness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and advanced materials into fashion design to create futuristic and functional clothing, offering consumers innovative and sustainable fashion options. - **Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart sportswear that tracks and analyzes athletes' performance, providing real-time feedback and personalized training recommendations, revolutionizing sports training and performance optimization. - **Film Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace virtual reality technology to create immersive fashion experiences, allowing customers to virtually try on clothes, attend virtual fashion shows, and explore fashion collections in a whole new way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Old-School Soccer Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection.md) - [Co-Branded Athleisure Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbro-4.md) - [Anniversary-Commemorating Jersey Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-pitch.md) - [80s Football-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-team-dressers.md) - [Manchester Street Legacy Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-quarter.md) - [Collaboration Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossover-collection.md) - [Sustainable Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undyed.md) - [Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciagas-soccer-series.md) - [Technical Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro.md)