# Retro Car Clothing Collaborations SSENSE's KAR / L’ART DE L’AUTOMOBILE Range is Ferrari-Inspired By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-ferrari References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/11/ssense-kar-lart-de-lautomobile-capsule-collection) & [lartdelautomobileshop](https://www.lartdelautomobileshop.com/collections/lart-de-lautomobile-kar) The online retailer [SSENSE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-bridal) has partnered with KAR / L’ART DE L’AUTOMOBILE to offer consumers a speedy clothing collection inspired by the all-white vintage [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-ferrari). The collection is comprised of T-Shirts featuring the luxury vehicle and a print that reads "ESSENSE." The shirt features clear vintage motifs, but still maintains a contemporary feel, as it was re-interpenetrated through a more modern lens. The black T-Shirt is perfect for car enthusiasts, as well as lovers of vintage collectibles. In addition to the apparel, the collaboration is also retailing the all-white retro sports car modeled in the promotional editorial. This unconventional but stylish collaboration would appeal to both lovers of luxury vehicles or lovers of vintage fashion. Image Credit: SSENSE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Car Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with car enthusiasts and create vintage-inspired clothing collections. - **Luxury Vehicle Merchandise:** Potential for luxury car manufacturers to partner with retailers to offer branded merchandise and expand their customer reach beyond automobiles. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Opportunity for retailers and automotive brands to collaborate and create unique products that combine fashion and automobiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the popularity of retro car clothing collaborations to attract car enthusiasts and expand their product lines. - **Automotive:** Car manufacturers can explore partnerships with fashion retailers to enhance brand visibility and reach a wider audience through merchandise collaborations. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on cross-industry collaborations and cater to the interests of both car enthusiasts and fashion lovers with unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorsport-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-and-goodyear.md) - [Artful Car-Themed Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cao-fei-art-car.md) - [Racing-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assc-and-goodyear.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Racecar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-mclaren.md) - [Luxury Auto-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-automobili-lamborghini.md) - [Leisure Performance Style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-and-orlebar-brown.md) - [Vintage Co-Branded Racing Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-5.md) - [Special-Edition Collab Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-of-ecstussy.md) - [Toy-Inspired Sportscar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-hot-wheels.md)