# Utilitarian Simplistic Workwear Designs Dickies Life's Urban Utility Collection Prepares for FW20 By Amy Duong | Published 2020-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-utility-collection References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/9/dickies-life-urban-utility-collection-fw20-workwear-release-info) [Dickies Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26) continues to drop impressive and functional fashion designs with the latest '[Urban Utility collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-legacy-work-shop-x-goldwin)' to join its seasonal Fall/Winter 2020 roster. The brand is an expert on workwear items and this capsule does not fall short of anything it has previously launched. There are familiar silhouettes that return this time around including the Utility Cargo pants and the [Eisenhower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheetz-x-dickies-collection) jacket in colorways such as 'Moss' green and dark navy blue. All of the items are detailed with pockets to deliver practicality with rip stop fabrication and clean lines for a intricate tailored look. It is made to be worn in matching sets from head to toe or can be worn separately as well to explore stylistic range based on the person Image Credit: Dickies Life ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Utilitarian Workwear Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop workwear designs that combine functionality with fashion-forward aesthetics. - **Simplistic Fashion Capsules:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashion capsules that prioritize minimalism, versatility, and practicality. - **Functional Layering Pieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design layering pieces that offer both utility and style, allowing for customizable outfits. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate workwear elements into mainstream fashion, bridging the gap between form and function. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement advanced fabric technologies to enhance durability and utility in workwear garments. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate curated collections of utilitarian workwear that cater to the growing demand for functional fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workwear Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26.md) - [Utility Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan.md) - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear.md) - [Workwear Spring Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-springsummer-2026.md) - [Concise Collaborative Modern Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schott-1.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Workwear Suit Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripster-x-dickies.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md)