# Overtly Minimalist Menswear This undecoratedMAN Collection Consists of Classic Monochrome Looks By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undecoratedman References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/1/undecoratedman-ss17-471) & [farfetch](https://www.farfetch.com/ca/shopping/men/undecorated-man/items.aspx) undecoratedMAN, a Japanese menswear label that was founded by Yoshio Kubo, expanded on its range of highly contemporary offerings with its 2017 Spring/Summer collection. To make its focus on simplicity especially clear, undecoratedMAN promoted its new collection with a lookbook that shows the apparel in [single-toned ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit). A male muse poses casually in these entirely white, beige and navy outfits in front of a simple white concrete wall. All of the clothing is completely void of patterns and any accents that don't aid in their functionality -- ensuring that the collection maintains an overtly [minimalist look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) that speaks to consumers who value [modern utilitarian styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozism-collection). Included in the collection are trousers, tees, bomber jackets, hoodies, long-sleeves, simplified polos and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Menswear:** A growing demand for simple, monochromatic designs in menswear presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in traditional fashion design to offer more modern and utilitarian styles. - **Monochrome Looks:** UndecoratedMAN's emphasis on single-toned ensembles in its 2017 Spring/Summer collection indicates a trend towards monochrome looks in men's fashion. - **Functionality Over Aesthetics:** Consumers valuing functionality over aesthetics in their fashion choices represents a trend towards minimalist and utilitarian designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The minimalist designs showcased in undecoratedMAN's collection presents an opportunity for disruption in the men's fashion industry. - **Retail:** Retailers who offer minimalist and monochromatic designs could capitalize on this trend in men's fashion. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers who prioritize functionality in clothing design could benefit from the trend towards minimalist and utilitarian styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-core.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md)