# Monochromatic Urban Menswear The Latest SKINGRAFT Collection Marries Aesthetics with Practicality By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-menswear References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/skingraft-springsummer-2015/) & [skingraftdesigns](https://www.skingraftdesigns.com/) This urban menswear collection from SKINGRAFT was presented during New York Fashion Week and stunned attendees with its effortlessly cool and printed looks. The Spring/Summer 2015 presentation featured a mix of [vividly printed textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses) and wearable silhouettes that were set to appeal to the style-setter who lives in a big city. Its comfy and practical ensembles consisted of statement tees, summer tanks and oversized shorts that would work for a day of running errands or a weekend trip to the beach. Overall, the collection's urban menswear looks embodied and edgy aesthetic that was youthful in its vibe. Models took to the stage in mostly [monochromatic looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) that consisted of white, black and grey tones and later donned more colorful pieces with a red tone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Printed Textiles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in the use of cutting-edge printing technology to create unique designs on textiles. - **Wearable Silhouettes:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the development of new materials and construction techniques that allow for more comfortable and practical clothing designs. - **Monochromatic Looks:** Disruptive innovation can be found in the exploration of unconventional monochromatic color palettes that challenge traditional fashion norms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation in the creation of new clothing designs and aesthetics. - **Textile Printing:** The textile printing industry can explore new printing techniques and technologies to meet the demands of unique and vibrant textile designs. - **Materials Technology:** The materials technology industry can contribute to the disruptive innovation in fashion by developing new materials that enhance comfort, functionality, and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Practical Californian Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramicci-spring-summer-2024.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md)