# Vintage-Inspired Athletic Wear P.E Nation Launches Its First Ever Menswear Collection By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-athletic-wear References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/pe-nation-mens-performance-wea) & [pe-nation](https://pe-nation.com/shop/menswear/) Australian brand P.E Nation is appealing to the menswear market with its first ever vintage-inspired athletic wear for men. The collection, titled 'United in Sport,' features [functional clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-performance-collection) with subtle colorful detailing. The pieces in the collection can be stand-alone or combined in an outfit. They are designed to be utilized in indoor and outdoor activities. The navy-black windbreaker, for example, has a tasteful nuance of color with the red half-zip and the front pocket rim. It is the perfect piece for an early morning bike ride or a pre-practice warm up. For its vintage-inspired athletic wear, P.E Nation focuses on a [minimalist style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ted-baker-sport), but incorporates highly technical weather-appropriate fabrics, that offer the athlete superior compression, as well as moisture-wicking and breathable properties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Athletic Wear:** Create a line of vintage-inspired athletic wear with subtle colorful detailing that appeals to both men and women. - **Functional Clothing:** Design functional clothing that can be utilized for indoor and outdoor activities, providing versatility for the wearer. - **Minimalist Style with Technical Fabrics:** Combine minimalist style with highly technical weather-appropriate fabrics to create athletic wear that offers superior compression, moisture-wicking, and breathability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Apparel:** Incorporate vintage-inspired designs with functional features in the athletic apparel industry to attract a wider consumer base. - **Fashion Retail:** Introduce vintage-inspired athletic wear into the fashion retail market, with a focus on versatile and functional clothing options. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Partner with outdoor recreation companies to create a line of vintage-inspired athletic wear that caters to individuals engaging in outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Athleisure Menswear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-run-menswear-collection.md) - [Athleisure Line Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-in-the-city.md) - [Function-Focused Athletic Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welterweight-sweats.md) - [Genderless Court-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-4.md) - [Retro Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme.md) - [Contemporary Athleisure Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staud-sport-1.md) - [High-Performance Women's Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legendary-capsule-collection.md) - [Sport-Lifestyle Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-madhappy.md) - [High-Performance Workout Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athleta-2.md)