# Summer-Ready Track Sets Needles and UNION Tokyo Join Forces on a Capsule Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-tokyo-1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/needles-union-collection/) Needles works in [collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes) with [UNION TOKTO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kowga-x-union-tokyo) on a new collection designed for the Summer 2022 season. There are four items that make up the seasonal range with a focus on [track sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-beams) for a retro influence that nods to the late 90s. The latest iteration delivers a design language that bridges formal and casual together. It is cut to a regular fit and offered in two different alternating colorway options. It kicks off with a bone-like off-white hue complete with piping accents in red and green for contrast. This is then followed by a darker black option that is detailed with blue and green details. Instead of a track jacket, it comes with a camp long sleeve collar shirt and pants. Image Credit: NEEDLES ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Track Sets:** Opportunity to explore and innovate in the fashion industry by offering a modern take on traditional retro track sets. - **Collaborative Capsule Collections:** Opportunity to create unique and exclusive collections by collaborating with other brands and designers. - **Casual and Formal Hybrid Design:** Opportunity to bridge formal and casual wear by offering versatile pieces that can be dressed up or down. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can explore innovative designs that incorporate retro style and hybrid casual-formal wear. - **Collaborative Design Industry:** The collaborative design industry can offer unique and exclusive collections that combine the strengths and creativity of different designers and brands. - **Streetwear Industry:** The streetwear industry can offer casual and comfortable yet stylish pieces that incorporate retro influence and hybrid design to appeal to a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Co-Ord Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-release.md) - [Collaborative Summer Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-needles.md) - [Special Order Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2tone-jersey-collection.md) - [Leopard Tracksuit Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-for-nepenthes.md) - [Revived Counterculture Trackwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-fw5-track-suit.md) - [Collaborative Dynamic Eclectic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tss.md) - [Milestone-Honoring Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-capsule.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes.md) - [Knit Track Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-beams.md)