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# Retro Athlete Runways
The Umit Benan Spring/Summer 2015 Collection Features Sports-Themed Looks

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-30 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umit-benan-springsummer-2015
References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/umit-benan-springsummer-2015/) & [umitbenan](http://www.umitbenan.com/)

The Umit Benan Spring/Summer 2015 collection was unveiled during Paris Fashion Week. The sport-inspired menswear presentation stunned an audience of onlookers with its fresh brand of urban elegance.

Models took to the runway stage in a wardrobe of [tennis and baseball-themed staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss25-tennis-collection) that set a sophisticated tone for summer. The fashions included [versatile separates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1), lightweight outerwear garments and terrycloth robes that were both aesthetically striking and incredibly comfortable.

A palette of blue and white tones took over the stage and was accompanied by pops of citrus that added an earthy touch to fresh color pairings. Resembling colorful costumes from a Wes Anderson film, the Umit Benan Spring/Summer 2015 collection looked to [retro sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme) for its visual inspiration.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Retro Sports Fashion:** Fashion industry has an opportunity to disrupt the market by creating new lines of retro sports fashion inspired clothing.
- **Athleisure:** Athleisure companies should consider incorporating a retro feel into their designs.
- **Sport-themed Design:** Designers have the opportunity to take inspiration from sport-themed designs to create contemporary pieces.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore and innovate in the retro sports fashion category.
- **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can focus on incorporating a retro feel into their designs.
- **Design:** Designers can take inspiration from sport-themed designs to create contemporary pieces.

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